Midweek Update March 18 with Luke Hagen and District 20 Rep. Jeff Bathke
Mar. 18—MITCHELL — Mitchell was recognized at the Governor's Conference on Economic Development at the end of February.
Afterward, District 20 Rep. Jeff Bathke, of Mitchell, a Republican, nominated the city for a commemoration.
"It only takes one senator or representative to oppose it, because it's not something you vote on, you just say, 'I oppose it,' and it's gone," Bathke said.
Find out why Mitchell didn't receive the commemoration, and hear Bathke talk about the eminent domain bill, the 100th legislative session, property taxes and much more in this week's Midweek Update.
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