Lodging association wants higher rates for state stays

PIERRE – Since the start of 2015, state government has paid South Dakota lodging establishments $55 per night for its employees from check-in Sept. 1 through checkout June 1. The rate goes to $70 from check-in June 1 through checkout Sept. 1.

Now the South Dakota Hotel and Lodging Association wants state government to pay more.

The organization sent a team to meet Tuesday with the state Board of Finance that sets the rates.

Lobbyist Michele Brich said the association would like the state rate to match the federal government’s rates or be set to a specific percentage.

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