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Food tax cut or property tax cut? | South Dakota Focus

SDPB | By SDPB Staff

Published February 27, 2023 at 10:41 AM CST

While cutting the food tax is a broadly popular idea, some lobbyists and lawmakers prefer cutting property taxes instead.

Watch the full episode of South Dakota Focus: Battle of the Tax Cuts HERE

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