Lawmakers talk property taxes, data centers in Lennox

‘Tough to get things exactly right’: Legislature considers flood of property tax reduction proposals

PIERRE — South Dakota lawmakers have introduced at least 28 bills directly addressing property taxes so far this legislative session, with more expected to be filed. Several have been considered by lawmakers already. The session started earlier this month and continues until March. Before the session began, the Legislature’s Comprehensive Property Tax Task Force recommended 19 proposals in October, some of which haven’t been introduced yet. Gov.…

Lawmakers talk property taxes, data centers in Lennox

LENNOX, S.D. (KELO) -- We are in the thick of the South Dakota Legislative Session, but three lawmakers took a break from their duties in Pierre to hear from the people they represent. A room of constituents in Lennox gathered to hear from Republican state representatives John Shubeck and Karla Lems as well Republican Sen. [...]

LETTER | Citizens should decide if tax increases for South Dakota schools are necessary

South Dakotans are sick of their property taxes being ratcheted up year after year.The steady uptick is a result of school district tax opt-outs, largely. A property tax opt-out allows local school districts to exceed statutory limits on property tax revenue collections, enabling boards of education and the administrators that guide their decisions to raise additional funds. Some school districts pass opt-outs almost every year.The Dakota Scout …