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Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:09 PM

Obituaries

Poll: TAX-PAYER FUNDS TO ATTRACT COMPANIES?During last week’s SD Republican gubernatorial debate, candidates discussed whether taxpayer dollars should be used to attract large out-of-state companies, particularly in relation to data centers and other economic development projects. While some emphasized the need to remain competitive with other states, others pushed back on offering incentives to major corporations. Should taxpayer funds be used to attract large out-of-state companies, such as tech firms?