South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem; photo by Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News Watch.
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — It would be a benefit for South Dakota families.
Last week Governor Kristi Noem and legislators announced a two-part paid family leave initiative.
HB 1151 enhances paid family leave benefits for state employees and provides an affordable opportunity for entities in the private and public sectors to offer the same benefits.
SB 154 establishes a $20 million grant program to help private businesses offer these enhanced benefits to their employees.
Governor Noem discussed this initiative during her State of the State Address.
