IDEAL, S.D.(WNAX)- Helping counties fix bridges and roads will be a priority for District 21 Representative Rocky Blare of Ideal. He will be Chairman of the House Transportation Committee this year and says there are some programs already in place.

Blare says the legislature should help where they can.

Blare says there are also concerns about property taxes and he says its more than a rural issue.

Many counties have been getting bridge bids far above the dollars budgeted.