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Actions saying her daughter completed the same requirements as any other applicant adding the state appraisal system needed to be reformed. >> it was way too difficult. appraisers weren't getting certified and south dakotans were having to wait much longer to buy a home. >> reporter: nepotism in the south dakota statehouse. >> reporter: it's not the first time she's been under the microscope for allegations of nepotism. >> kennedy noem became a policy analyst and her salary rose nearly $10,000. >> reporter: governor noem's office said her daughter was fairly compensated but ethicists say noem'...

Posted. >> reporter: he says it should have been handled with the legislature out in the open. >> there have been three years of sessions where it could have taken place. >> not by some closed door meeting. >> right >> i never once asked for special treatment for cassidy. >> reporter: noem defending her actions saying her daughter completed the same requirements as any other applicant adding the state appraisal system needed to be reformed. >> it was way too difficult. appraisers weren't getting certified and south dakotans were having to wait much longer to buy a home. >> reporter: nepotism i...