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Dakota Free PressApr 15, 2026Local News

Hansen: Undo Noem’s Merger of Agriculture and Environmental Protection Departments

Speaker Jon Hansen proposed splitting the state's agriculture and environment departments during a Republican primary debate.

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South Dakota House Speaker Jon Hansen proposed reversing Governor Kristi Noem’s 2021 merger of the state's Agriculture and Environment departments, sparking debate over government size and conservation.

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