SD Budget & Policy Institute

SD Budget & Policy Institute promote responsible and equitable fiscal policy through research and education Accessible Work products are available to any interested parties.

WHAT WE DO
To accomplish this mission, we conduct independent research and educate the public and policymakers on fiscal policy options with particular attention to their impact on South Dakota families. Specifically, South Dakota Budget & Policy Institute:
• Researches and analyzes the social and economic impact of current state spending and taxation policies on South Dakotans and the potential i

mpact of policy alternatives.
• Publishes issue briefs and in-depth reports on important fiscal matters.
• Presents written analysis and oral testimony to the state Legislature and other public bodies.
• Disseminates accurate and timely information to the media and interested groups.
• Works with statewide and local organizations to improve public understanding of fiscal issues.
• Advocates for change in existing state fiscal policy and the policy-making process when research reveals other alternatives that better serve the public interest. GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Reliable The information produced is factual and nonpartisan ─ users can be confident that the content is accurate. Timely Priority is given to key issues currently before state policymakers. Insightful The purpose of the analysis is to deepen public insight into fiscal policy issues.

Why a federal balanced budget amendment doesn't make sense for SD| HJR 1002 up tomorrow SD Budget & Policy Institute htt...
03/06/2016

Why a federal balanced budget amendment doesn't make sense for SD| HJR 1002 up tomorrow SD Budget & Policy Institute https://t.co/UAO1tA8PFn

HJR1002, which will be heard in Senate Taxation Monday Morning at 10:00 am, would ask voters to decide in the next general election if SD supports a constitutional convention to enact a federal balanced budget amendment.

How much will taxes change for your SD agricultural operation under tax increase to fund k-12 education? https://t.co/8W...
03/01/2016

How much will taxes change for your SD agricultural operation under tax increase to fund k-12 education? https://t.co/8W6T9UYR9N

Raising sales tax by 1/2 cent will raise about $107 million dollars.  And decreasing property tax will cost about $40 million dollars.  But how much will your agricultural operation pay to support the change?  You can figure that out by answering two questions.

03/01/2016

Calculate how much will taxes will change for your household under education funding sales tax increase https://t.co/heCreHgTC3

1/2 cent sales tax increase passes legislature- nets a 9.8% increase for SD k-12 education funding https://t.co/0IoXr...
03/01/2016

1/2 cent sales tax increase passes legislature- nets a 9.8% increase for SD k-12 education funding https://t.co/0IoXrR4d03

The legislation that funds the Blue Ribbon Task Force recommendations to raise teacher salaries has passed the legislature.

South Dakota Medicaid Expansion decision delayed | South Dakota Budget & Policy Institute https://t.co/YFNEflJIPH
02/29/2016

South Dakota Medicaid Expansion decision delayed | South Dakota Budget & Policy Institute https://t.co/YFNEflJIPH

Governor Daugaard announced that with only 10 days left in the 2016 legislative session he has “concluded that to urge the legislature approval of the Medical expansion decision this session would not give the legislature adequate time to give fair and dispassionate consideration to the proposal.”

WHO PAYS increased SD sales taxes to raise teacher salaries? | South Dakota Budget & Policy Institute https://t.co/kBrfV...
02/08/2016

WHO PAYS increased SD sales taxes to raise teacher salaries? | South Dakota Budget & Policy Institute https://t.co/kBrfVCyovE

There is broad consensus in South Dakota that teacher salaries need to be competitive to attract and retain good teachers – but who is going to pay for it? Two options have been floated thus far to fund the increase. Some in-depth fiscal analysis and charting helps clarify the difference between the…

One win and one loss on new funding proposals for SD counties |SD Budget & Policy Inst. https://t.co/s98w2si8pQ https://...
01/20/2016

One win and one loss on new funding proposals for SD counties |SD Budget & Policy Inst. https://t.co/s98w2si8pQ https://t.co/4xxNDYkeoO

Although South Dakota’s House State Affairs committee killed  HB1006 – a proposal to allow counties to raise revenue through a 1 cent sales tax, the Senate Local Government kept alive an amended version of  SB 2 – a proposal to revise the distribution of the revenue from alcoholic beverage fund.

02/06/2015

Why SD BPI testifies against resolution to convene constitutional convention to pass a balanced budget amendment http://t.co/O2rvrz33Id

01/25/2015

Why a federal balanced budget doesn't make fiscal sense for South Dakota (Bill in SD House State Affairs Monday) http://t.co/N2bNMKhKE8

01/23/2015

% of SD state budget dedicated to K-12 ed dropped 25% in past 10 years - 4th grade readings scores dropping too http://t.co/Z5B1lFGGH3

01/15/2015

SD is often touted as a low tax state. It is for some families. Not so much for others. What makes the difference? http://t.co/4a64H3uqgc

12/05/2014

A change is state employee salary policy is part of Gov Daugaard's FY16 Budget. Need a refresher on current policy? http://t.co/IAu80MSX7C

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