District 20 State Senator Paul Miskimins from Mitchell was on hand for Governor Larry Rhoden’s budget address earlier this week. On of the main points was the Governor’s proposal to leave salaries for teachers, community service providers and state employees flat.
Miskimins said it was a responsible way to look, yet disappointing. “Because we know that inflation still marches on for families, no matter what their career choices,” said Miskimins. “But when they’re employees of the state are serving our children with education, it’s disappointing when we can’t help them keep up with inflation.”
He’s grateful the state’s been able to provide pay raises beyond the minimum over the last several years. “But it’s always disappointing when you can’t give raises to keep up with inflation to those that help our state run,” Miskimins said
Miskimins says it’s up to the Legislature to balance the budget in the most responsible way it can find.
The 2026 legislative session starts January 13th.