South Dakota Gov. Noem says Legislature 'wrong' to deny grocery tax repeal

South Dakota lawmakers rejected a proposed repeal of the state's grocery tax on Tuesday — despite Republican Gov. Kristi Noem's testimony in support of the measure. Noem's testimony before the House Appropriations Committee was an unusual move for the leader who has rarely appeared in public this session. She had opposed the $102 million tax cut in the final days of the 2022 legislative session, but she changed course months later to make it a centerpiece of her reelection campaign. Since her win, she has been trying to do right...