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New S.D. plates are out of date

“Now why would I want to do that?” — Gov. Bill Janklow, when asked if the license plate numbers should be updated.       A black Ford pickup sits in the driveway and my mom perches contentedly on the fender, dressed up and smiling happily. The photo is unmarked,...

Score one for the tax collector

Vanity plate — A license plate that has letters or numbers chosen by the owner of the vehicle. – Merriam Webster Today I salute the South Dakota Department of Revenue. Why place the often despised tax collector on a pedestal? Because, as it turns out, this...

We could all use ‘rainy day’ funds

     Rainy Day fund — Budget stabilization or “rainy day” funds allow states to set aside excess revenue for use in times of unexpected revenue shortfall or budget deficit. — Tax Policy Center If “rainy day” funds are set up for anticipated...