I’m hearing word that the coronavirus is already affecting some South Dakota Campaigns, as evidenced by Mike Derby’s cancellation of a scheduled campaign event this last week: I’m also hearing reports of complaints that for people who didn’t get going until late that petition signature gathering has proven to be more challenging. (This is why […]
Working Together, We’ll Beat the Coronavirus By Sen. John Thune The coronavirus is obviously a front-and-center issue for Americans in every corner of the country, and effectively fighting this outbreak will require an all-of-the-above approach. U.S. health officials are working around the clock to continue learning as much as possible about the virus, how to […]
In the space of little more than a few weeks, we’re in a different landscape. The economy has screeched to a halt as people are all trying to evaluate how to operate in a world with no organized sports or events at any level, and being told to avoid large groups. And what are you […]
After earlier erroneous reports started popping up, House Speaker Pro Tempore Spencer Gosch has officially announced he’s clear of the coronavirus:
Thune: Senate Focused on Coronavirus Outbreak and Response “Everyone is focused on making sure we do what we need to do to limit the spread of this virus.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the coronavirus outbreak in the United States and his hope for a bipartisan congressional response.
From the Argus comes a report of the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House being tested for the coronavirus: Rep. Spencer Gosch, R-Glenham, was tested on Thursday after falling sick on Wednesday and becoming more ill overnight, House Speaker Steven Haugaard announced at the start of the House’s floor session on Thursday. Legislators confirmed to the Argus […]
Governor Noem Statement Regarding Coronavirus in South Dakota PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem today issued the following statement regarding COVID-19: “The state’s Public Health Laboratory in Pierre has confirmed the first presumptive positive cases of coronavirus in South Dakota,” said Noem. “The cases are travel related. While we wait for the CDC to conduct […]
Protecting Your Health During Coronavirus Outbreak By U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) As the coronavirus continues to spread across the world, we should take precautions to stay healthy. Coronaviruses are a family of many different viruses. The strain of the coronavirus that we’re currently concerned about is officially named SARS-CoV-2, and the disease it causes […]
Thune Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Help Combat Coronavirus Outbreak “Like many Americans, the Senate is closely watching the coronavirus outbreak, and I am glad that we have taken swift and bipartisan action to address it.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement after the Senate overwhelmingly approved bipartisan legislation to […]
Johnson Votes in Favor of Coronavirus Funding Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives approved $7.8 billion in emergency supplemental appropriations to assist the response to COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus: “The U.S. must continue to act swiftly to combat the Coronavirus,” said Johnson. […]