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The South Dakota House agriculture committee sent a revised $5 million bill to grow the campground at the Black Hills park to the 41st day on a 9-3 vote

After three weeks, the legislative process is hitting its stride in Pierre. However, some of Gov. Kristi Noem’s legislative pushes are hitting roadblocks at the capitol.The Republican-controlled legislature has rejected several of the governor’s proposals and is looking to amend others.

The South Dakota House agriculture committee sent a revised $5 million bill to grow the campground at the Black Hills park to the 41st day on a 9-3 vote

The South Dakota House agriculture committee sent a revised $5 million bill to grow the campground at the Black Hills park to the 41st day on a 9-3 vote

The South Dakota House agriculture committee sent a revised $5 million bill to grow the campground at the Black Hills park to the 41st day on a 9-3 vote

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Game, Fish and Parks officials are circulating a plan to reduce and relocate a campsite expansion proposal at Custer State Park.The original proposal was a 176-campsite expansion in Barnes Canyon near the Wildlife Loop. The new proposal is for 80 campsites just south of Stockade Lake.

"When Gov. Kristi Noem first announced a $10 million plan to add 176 new campsites in Custer State Park, it seemed to make sense."

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After South Dakota lawmakers said theyd be rejecting the 176-campsite proposal, Gov. Kristi Noems office is scaling back plans.