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South Dakota

South Dakota

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Fiscal Ranking

South Dakota ranks second among the US states for its fiscal health.

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Federal Regulatory Impact Ranking

In 2015, South Dakota experienced the 10th highest impact of federal regulations.

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Health Care Ranking

South Dakota ranks near the top in the Healthcare Openness and Access Project Index with a score of 3.36.

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Number of Certificate-of-Need Laws

CON laws, which require government permission before adding, expanding, or improving healthcare facilities, have failed to meet any of their stated goals.

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+146 M
Rainy Day Fund

South Dakota has $146 million more than it needs to weather a recession of average severity. 

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Weathering the Next Recession: How Prepared Is South Dakota?

Erick M. Elder

Professor of Economics, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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