A proposal to give each of South Dakota's nine Native American tribes non-voting representation in the state legislature is one issue facing lawmakers as the 2001 session begins. The move is designed to establish a direct voice for the tribes -but interestingly, did not come from any of the state's Native American leaders. Lawmakers are luke-warm to the idea but say it's worth debating and Native Americans want to be more involved in the discussions. Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland reports:
Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
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