The American Legislative Exchange Council named alumna Gov. Kristi Noem as its 2021 top governor for furthering free market and small government principles.

 

Noem’s leadership in South Dakota has garnered budget surpluses and fully funded infrastructure projects (dam repairs, rural broadband access, railroad extensions). Noem believes her nimble state should be a pilot project for conservative principles in action. Here are some highlights from Noem’s acceptance speech:

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