Mark Lapka

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South Dakota is one of few states with no personal income tax, yet property taxes on agricultural land have risen substantially, placing financial strain on family farms. What specific measures have you introduced or supported in the State Senate to provide property tax relief for South Dakota's family farming operations without compromising essential local government services?

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South Dakota has one of the highest rates of uninsured residents in the nation, and the state has not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act until recently. Now that voters approved Medicaid expansion, what steps are you taking in the State Senate to ensure the program is fully implemented, adequately funded, and accessible to eligible South Dakotans in both urban and rural areas?

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Infrastructure on Native American reservations in South Dakota, including roads, water systems, and broadband, often lags significantly behind the rest of the state. What has the State Senate done during your tenure to direct state resources toward improving infrastructure on tribal lands, and how do you work with tribal governments to address these longstanding disparities?