PIERRE — The 97th session of the South Dakota legislature gavels in Tuesday with the annual State of the State address to be given by Governor Kristi Noem. Second year Representative Will Mortenson of Pierre expects a larger bill load than last year…
Joining Mortenson in the House chamber again is Representative Mike Weisgram of Fort Pierre. He says bills on housing needs will be a mainstay of the session…
Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre says the election year this year will likely drive some legislation…
Mortenson, Weisgram and Duvall all plan to seek re-election this fall. Duvall will be challenged in the June primary by former Pierre City Commissioner Jim Mehlhaff.
