[Washington Examiner] Gov. Kristi Noem said South Dakota has "perhaps the strongest economy in the country" after refusing to implement lockdowns that have economically throttled other states."South Dakota experienced a truly incredible year. Despite the pandemic forcing businesses to adjust, we have perhaps the strongest economy in the country. Our unemployment rate is back down to 3.5%. We ended the 2020 fiscal year with a budget surplus," Noem tweeted Monday morning.
"SD businesses cut the fewest hours and the fewest wages of any state in America. They had the lowest decrease in demand for their products and services. South Dakota’s economy took a hit when COVID came, just like every state, but we’ve come roaring back stronger than ever."