South Dakota
Veterans drive the conversation at gubernatorial forum
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – South Dakota veterans had their chance on Thursday to go straight to the people who want to lead the state.
At a Disabled American Veterans Forum, gubernatorial candidates faced questions on what support for vets will actually look like moving forward.
Republican candidates Larry Rhoden, Toby Doeden, Dusty Johnson, joining remotely, and Jon Hansen all took part in Thursday’s discussion.
“We have an opportunity to hear specifically veterans’ issues. We’re planning on talking about property tax, long-term health care, rural transportation with is a really big issue that we have in our state. We are a very rural state. And how the VA works with our rural veterans and what the plans are,” said South Dakota Veterans Council president Anna Arnold.
Organizers said the goal for Thursday’s event is to make sure candidates hear directly from veterans and their families.
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