WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – District 5 Representative Hugh Bartels (BAR-TULS) of Watertown is hopeful the state can come up with more dollars to help nursing homes. He looks for something bold to emerge from the legislature before they adjourn this year.

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Bartels said changes are needed to update what assisted nursing homes can do. He says they need to find a new method of delivery for long term care.

He says Governor Noem is recommending $5 million in innovation grants for nursing homes and $1 million in innovation grants for prenatal care.

Bartels serves on the House Appropriations Committee.