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flag South Dakota proposes shifting $30M from housing to airport loans, sparking debate over state fund use.

flag South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has proposed redirecting $30 million from the state’s $65 million housing infrastructure fund to provide interest-free loans for airport expansions in Sioux Falls and Rapid City, citing rising passenger traffic and economic growth. flag The plan, which requires legislative approval, aims to boost regional development without taxpayer cost, using funds previously set aside for housing. flag Meanwhile, a legislative task force backs a competing proposal to use the money—along with budget reserves—for $500 property tax credits to homeowners. flag The debate highlights a split over how best to allocate state funds amid rising fiscal pressures and competing priorities.

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