PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Governor Kristi Noem delivered her budget address for Fiscal Year 2026.

Governor Noem offer advice to those coming to the legislature for their first terms.

Noem quoted the late Governor Bill Janklow involving the budget.

Noem inform the legislature the figures so far for Fiscal Year 2025.

Noem discuss target increase for the Big 3 in South Dakota.

Noem request that the South Dakota lift the sunset clause on the state sales tax that is now at 4.2%.

Noem breaks down here budget proposal.

Education:

Noem emphasizes the importance of reading.

Noem also propose a savings account program for parents that can be used for private schooling but recommend no decrease in public funding.

Noem propose budget to address school safety.

Health:

Noem address money being used for mental health facilities in rural communities.

Noem remind the legislature that money needs to be set aside for Medicaid expansion.

Noem inform how much money needs to be set aside for Medicaid.

Safety:

Noem also request in the budget money needed to finish the Richmond Dam project here in the northeast.

Noem also told the legislature about the money needed for the construction of the new mens prison near the Harrisburg area.

Fiscal Responsibility:

Noem also told the legislators that for the budget to be balanced that some cuts will need to take place.

Noem state examples of cuts that can be done.

The 100th South Dakota Legislature begins on Tuesday, January 14th with the State of the State Address.