PIERRE — A legislative summer study committee looking at county funding and service held its second meeting of the summer Wednesday at the State Capitol in Pierre. The slate of legislators are continuing to gain knowledge with testimony from the Department of Transportation, county auditors and more. Representative Lance Koth of Mitchell says funding is becoming a focus for him…
Representative John Mills of Volga says he wants to hear from counties in the most significant financial situation and suggested a one-time adjustment to the state’s property tax freeze…
Senator Jim Mehlhaff of Pierre says the committee should be cautious about shifting dollars around….
The next meeting of the Study Committee on County Funding and Services will be held in August.
