New sales tax for counties might be a tough sell, even for Rhoden

New sales tax for counties might be a tough sell, even for Rhoden

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden speaks to reporters during a press conference on March 31, 2025, at the state Capitol in Pierre. (Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight)During the recently completed legislative session, there were a couple of discussions in a House State Affairs Committee meeting that may have a direct bearing on South Dakota’s future. One topic was what to call a tax that has never before been implemented. At issue was House Bill…