Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act to protect every baby that survives a failed abortion attempt.
“There should be no doubt that a child born after a failed abortion attempt is a living person,” said Johnson. “This bill will ensure babies who survive an attempt to end their life will receive the care they need. Every child deserves a chance at life.”
Johnson recently earned an A+ rating on the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life Scorecard, which takes into account his votes and actions in the 118th Congress.
Background on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act:
Requires that health care practitioners who are present at the live birth exercise skill, care, and diligence to preserve the life and health of the child—the same degree of care that would be offered to any other child born prematurely of the same gestational age. After those efforts, the health care workers must transport and admit the child to a hospital.
Requires health care practitioners and hospital employees to report violations to law enforcement authorities, reducing the number of born-alive abortions that go unreported.
Penalizes the intentional killing of a born-alive child through fines or up to 5 years imprisonment.
Gives the mother of the abortion survivor a civil cause of action against the abortionist and protection from prosecution, recognizing that women are the second victims of abortion and promoting the dignity of motherhood.
Summit Carbon Solutions Takes Steps to Protect Pipeline Permit Process
Ames, Iowa [January 23, 2024] – Summit Carbon Solutions has filed a legal action to ensure a fair and transparent process for the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) review of its pipeline permit. The company is asking the court to prevent Commissioner Kristie Fiegen from participating in the decision. While Summit is confident in its ability to secure the necessary approvals, her involvement risks opening the door to appeals that could delay the project for months or even years, creating unnecessary uncertainty for farmers, ethanol producers, and local communities relying on the project’s success.
Commissioner Fiegen recused herself from Summit’s previous case because the pipeline crosses land owned by her sister-in-law and her sister-in-law’s husband, who received compensation for easement rights. The McCook County land remains part of the route, creating an unavoidable conflict of interest. This conflict could make the permit vulnerable to immediate legal appeals, regardless of the outcome.
“We’ve worked hard to meet the permitting requirements in every state along our route, earning unanimous approvals in Iowa, Minnesota, and North Dakota,” said Summit Carbon Solutions General Counsel, Jess Vilsack. “We’re committed to keeping the process in South Dakota clear of any issues that could create uncertainty for farmers, ethanol producers, and local communities depending on this project’s success.”
Summit Carbon Solutions is confident in its application and remains committed to working with state officials, landowners, and stakeholders to move the project forward.
About Summit Carbon Solutions:
Summit Carbon Solutions is driving the future of agriculture by expanding economic opportunities for ethanol producers, strengthening the marketplace for Midwest-based farmers, and creating jobs. In developing the largest carbon capture and storage project in the world, the company seeks to connect industrial facilities via strategic infrastructure to store carbon dioxide safely and permanently in the Midwest United States. For more information, visit www.SummitCarbonSolutions.com.
The South Dakota Legislature continues to propose meddling with the people’s right to initiative and referendum, as State Representative Tina Mulally has introduced HJR 5004 this week to double the signatures needed to get initiated measures on the ballot, and raising the number required to bring a constitutional amendment by half again:
You would think that Tina has something against the people bringing measures for a vote of the public?
The measure is co-sponsored by Rep’s Aylward and Rice, and Senators Lauren Nelson, Tom Pischke, and Carl Perry, because he’ll add his name to anything.
Jeopardizing Economic Opportunity by Mike Karbo, Midwest Region Director for the American Petroleum Institute
The South Dakota legislature recently proposed new laws in the Senate and House that could negatively affect energy production, energy jobs and affordable energy in the state. The bills, aimed at prohibiting CO2 pipeline infrastructure statewide, could end up killing good-paying jobs and limiting energy innovation and infrastructure.
CO2 pipelines are essential for carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology that works with existing power and ethanol plants to capture and store carbon underground before it is emitted into the atmosphere. To limit carbon emissions in energy projects nationwide, CO2 pipelines are crucial to this effort and work effectively to bolster responsible energy production in the region.
Most importantly, the proposed project currently in the permitting process could employ thousands of workers and help bring affordable, reliable energy to hundreds of thousands across South Dakota. There are more than 5,000 miles of CO2 pipelines nationwide already safely promoting CCS, with South Dakota-based projects forecasted to contribute $3.3 billion to the GDP and more than 4,000 jobs. CO2 pipelines advance lowering carbon emissions from the production and supply of the abundant energy sources on which families rely.
South Dakota lawmakers should think twice before changing the rules for CO2 pipelines in the middle of the process and jeopardizing economic opportunity and prosperity.
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act passed the U.S. House unanimously. U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) worked with the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe to introduce the bill that would preserve a section of the land where hundreds of Lakota Indians were massacred by the U.S. Army.
“In 2023, I visited the site of the Wounded Knee Massacre. I met with descendants of the survivors, and I saw the bloodstained floorboards of St. John’s Church where the wounded were treated,” said Johnson. “It was a tragic day in America’s history. My bill acknowledges our mistake and ensures this land will be sacred for generations to come.”
“On behalf of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, I am encouraged by the swift passage of the Wounded Knee Massacre site bill by the House of the 119th Congress. We continue to support Representative Dusty Johnson’s efforts in Congress to preserve the memory of the Wounded Knee Massacre and the legacy and sacrifice of our ancestors. This sacred site should forever serve to remind us of where we as a country have been and as a marker for how much further we have to go. This bill has bipartisan support and we look forward to a timely and favorable vote by the Senate to protect our Wounded Knee site in perpetuity,” said Frank Star Comes Out, President, Oglala Sioux Tribe.
“We thank Congressman Dusty Johnson and all the members of the House for acting quickly as the new Congress begins to pass the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act. This vital legislation honors the memory of our ancestors who were brutally murdered at the Wounded Knee Massacre site and will preserve this sacred ground for future generations and ensures it is maintained as an undeveloped memorial. We urge the Senate to now take up and pass this bill expeditiously so it can be signed into law,” said Ryman LeBeau, Chairman, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.
“Congressman Johnson has long been a champion of tribal issues in the great state of South Dakota, and his Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act is a continuation of this important work. This legislation will set aside land within the Pine Ridge Reservation as a sacred site and memorial for the Lakota people who died during the tragedy of the Wounded Knee Massacre. I thank Congressman Johnson for his thoughtful work on this bill and look forward to working with him on more legislation in the future,” said House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR)
Last Congress, the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act passed the House unanimously but was not voted on by the U.S. Senate. Johnson reintroduced the bill earlier this month.
Read full bill text here. Find the Covenant between both tribes here. Find the map here.
Wounded Knee Massacre Background:
In the late 1880s, a movement called the Ghost Dance swept across the nation. Indians believed that this dance would give stolen land back to the Indians, bringing about a renewal of Native society. Indians would join together, wearing shirts they believed would protect them from bullets, to dance for this renewal, all at the protest of the federal government.
On December 29th, 1890, a group of Lakota Indians led by Chief Spotted Elk had made camp near Wounded Knee Creek on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. There, U.S. Army 7th Calvary troops were sent to disarm the Lakota. A struggle occurred between the U.S. Army and some of Chief Spotted Elk’s band – a majority of which consisted of women and children. A shot rang out, and the U.S. Army opened fire on the largely unarmed group, massacring an estimated up to 350-375 Lakota Indians. Twenty-five U.S. soldiers also died.
Attorney General Jackley Confirms No Explosives Found at State Prison Site in Lincoln County
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that no explosives were found Wednesday afternoon following an investigation at the site of the new state prison in Lincoln County.
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation’s Bomb Unit was dispatched to the scene after a citizen called the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office concerned about the possibility of agricultural-related explosives being located at the scene where several old farm buildings were to be demolished.
“The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received the first call and promptly responded,” said Attorney General Jackley. “DCI, the Sheriff’s Office, and the South Dakota Highway Patrol searched the area and found no explosives of any kind. We utilized two DCI bomb technicians and a Highway Patrol Police Service Dog. We appreciate the quick response and cooperation of those involved.”
Attorney General Jackley said DCI has cleared from the scene.
District 4 State Representative Dylan Jordan was in House Education Committee yesterday testifying in favor of HB1009, the education voucher bill he’s fronting for toxic lobbyist Anthony Miryzants and his group.
And right off Jordan explained why this bill was needed, because as he claims,”the leftists, the LBGTQIA2S+ communities and the woke agenda make their way into our public school system,” down to rural school districts:
The measure is estimated to cost anywhere between $150-200 million, which is a lot to spend to address Jordan’s fear of gay people coming to Clear Lake, SD. So it was sent back for a fiscal note and we will likely see it again.
However, regarding his concern over the need to bring legislation to prevent exposing impressionable young minds to the LBGTQIA2S+ communities and the woke agenda.. I’m pretty sure he advertises himself as a Disc Jockey (Jordan River Entertainment).
Jordan River Entertainment LLC provides everything from Protestant Christian Wedding ceremonies to dances that will make you Boogie all night long and Karaoke whenever you want it!
Hmmm.. Boogie all night long? Sounds like devil music to me.
Before he brought this bill, did he go through every singer/songwriter he plays to make sure they do not promote a woke agenda, or promote the LBGTQIA2S+ community? Has he stripped Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Elton John and Ricky Martin from his playlists? If these are his values he wants to uphold as a state legislator representing his district, he’d better get that copy of the Village People singing YMCA out of his music catalog darned quick.
Jeopardizing Economic Opportunity