Mike Rounds: “Employers across the state, from schools to health care…”

“For states like South Dakota, these changes matter. Housing shortages in rural communities can affect everything from workforce recruitment to to economic development. Employers across the state, from schools to health care providers to AG businesses, regularly tell me that housing availability is one of the biggest obstacles to expanding their workforce and building their businesses. When workers cannot find a place to live, communities struggle to grow and local economies suffer. The 21st century road to Housing act takes meaningful steps toward addressing these challenges.” (05:38–05:52)

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