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