It is an opportunity for people to talk about where we want to go in this state in areas like education, economic development, health care, open government.

This year was troubling to a lot of people including Republicans and independents.

Where do we want to go for the state of South Dakota with renewable fuels, with transmission grids, with all the factors, economic incentives and the like to really provide opportunity for people in South Dakota?

You need healthy, vibrant small businesses that can afford to pay for health insurance and provide fringe benefits.

When we talk about what we want to do with this state, I think we have to be mindful of the fact that this state does have some assets. This state does have some ability. This state can do things.

That should be a concern to many of you.