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4 Simple Ways to Save Money
Iam sure you have noticed our paychecks getting a little smaller in 2013. With the end of the payroll tax holiday, the average household will see about $83-$140 less per month. To ease the impact on o...
Posted on 2/4/13 at 10:30 AM
Consequences of Overspending on the Holidays
Millions of consumers have begun their holiday shopping, snagging sale items either in-person or online, and therefore considering themselves savvy shoppers. At the same time, many lost sight of the f...
Posted on 11/29/12 at 11:22 AM
N.Y. Times: Thune blasts spending bill, yet inserts millions in earmarks
From the N.Y. Times: WASHINGTON Dozens of senators who voted to ban the practice of earmarking nevertheless requested nearly $1 billion for pet projects in the spending bill released Tuesday. ... ...
Posted on 12/16/10 at 10:18 AM
OTC? Get a prescription for that
Workers opting into flexible spending accounts are getting a bit of a surprise this year: If they want to set aside pre-tax dollars to help pay for over-the-counter drugs, they'll have to get a doct...
Posted on 11/15/10 at 1:59 PM
MILBANK: Secession by red states would be good fiscal news for US
By Dana Milbank , November 15, 2012
Daugaard's power after SD voters reject top initiatives
By Chet Brokaw , November 07, 2012
IM 15 puts decision with voters on tax for schools, Medicaid
The last time South Dakota voters decided to increase a statewide tax was 1932.By Bob Mercer , October 29, 2012
ATTORNEY GENERAL’S EXPLANATION OF RL 14
The referred law establishes the “Large Project Development Fund.” Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, 22 percent of contractors’ excise tax revenues would be transferred from the state general fund to the Large Project Development Fund.October 27, 2012
Voters will decide whether to require balanced budget
PIERRE — Constitutional Amendment P, which would require the governor to propose a balanced state budget, may be like wearing a belt in addition to suspenders to make doubly sure your pants stay up.By Bob Mercer , October 26, 2012
ATTORNEY GENERAL’S EXPLANATION OF AMENDMENT P
While the constitution currently restricts the State from incurring debt, it does not expressly require the State to have a balanced budget.October 26, 2012
SD to receive unspent earmarks
By Staff reports , August 25, 2012
Hearings to begin today on Mitchell’s $29M budget
By Chris Mueller , August 13, 2012
SD board request more state money for universities
PIERRE (AP) — The South Dakota Board of Regents agreed Thursday to seek additional state funding aimed at holding down tuition and fee increases for students at the six state-run universities.By Chet Brokaw , August 09, 2012
Regents hope to avoid loading costs entirely onto students
By Bob Mercer , August 09, 2012
HUNHOFF: Frugality as a vice - state surplus too much of a good thing
By Bernie Hunhoff , July 24, 2012
ANALYSIS: Stronger economy fueled state’s budget surplus
PIERRE — South Dakota’s state treasury took in about 2 percent more than expected in taxes and fees during the budget year that ended June 30, providing about $24 million more than was officially expected by the Legislature last February.By Bob Mercer , July 18, 2012
OUR VIEW: Take a moment to savor the state's surplus
By Editorial board , July 17, 2012
SD ends budget year with $47.8 million surplus
PIERRE (AP) — South Dakota's state government ended the last budget year with a $47.8 million surplus after tax collections exceeded expectations and state agencies spent less than they were authorized to spend.By Chet Brokaw , July 16, 2012
Minnehaha opts out of state property tax freeze
SIOUX FALLS (AP) — Commissioners in Minnehaha County have voted to opt out of the state property tax freeze for $4 million due to budget issues.July 13, 2012
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