If you missed her speech Tuesday, here's what she said verbatim about her budget plans ahead of the next legislative session.

Last year's budget proposal for fiscal year 2025, largely adhered to by the Legislature, called for $7.3 billion in spending, an increase of nearly 30% from two years earlier.

South Dakota lawmakers are headed to Pierre Tuesday and so is KELOLAND News. We are planning to bring you full coverage of what could be Governor Kristi Noem’s final budget address. You can find a live report from the state Capitol on Midday in KELOLAND.

Kristi Noem will deliver her final budget address Dec. 3 at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre, outlining her economic vision with an eye toward the next stage of her political career. It’s natural for governors to emphasize the positive in these circumstances,

Gov. Noem speaks about her plans for South Dakota to remain fiscally stable as she prepares to join the Trump administration.

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