As the 2016 legislative session begins in Pierre today, the work begins not only for lawmakers, but lobbyists as well. David Owen is the president of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He and his staff will be there to lobby on behalf of their more than 400 members…..
Not all of the lobbying takes place at the State Capitol….
Owen says lobbying is a process he “loves,” and where truth is essential….
The 38-day session will run through March 11th.