SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Secretary of State-elect Shantel Krebs will be sworn in Friday, about a week before other constitutional officers.
Krebs says the early oath allows her staff to prepare for the start of the legislative session January 13.
She says the Secretary of State's office is especially during the session and primarily at the beginning in handing out lobbyist badges and other documents.
Krebs also has six pieces of legislation that she will drop into the hopper.
Krebs says the staff of outgoing Secretary of State Jason Gant will work Friday with the new staff on the transition.
(Thanks Tony Mangan KCCR Pierre)