Showing RESPECT to Native Americans By U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) During my time working as your governor and now U.S. senator, I’ve had the privilege of establishing friendships with tribal members from all nine reservations in South Dakota. As governor, Jean and I invited tribal leaders to our home to simply break bread and get […]
Supporting our Troops and Strengthening the National Defense By U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) It is because of the sacrifices made by the men and women who wear the uniform of the United States that we remain the greatest country in the world. It’s important that our troops have all the tools and resources they […]
Rep. Johnson Urges Consumer Product Safety Commission to Preserve Fireworks Ahead of Fourth of July Washington, D.C. – Today U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and House Western Caucus Chairman Paul Gosar (R-AZ) urged the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to properly assess the impact of proposed amendments to fireworks regulations in the United States. The proposed […]
The campaign of US Senator Mike Rounds wasted no time in lobbing back at the Scyller Borglum for Senate campaign after the State Representative’s US Senate announcement tour. In a fundraising e-mail sent this afternoon, a fundraising letter from Rounds spokesman Rob Skjonsberg made few bones as to how they intend to address the challenge: […]
Celebrating America By U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) On July 4, Americans celebrate our country’s independence. Like many families in South Dakota, Independence Day is a special holiday that our family looks forward to each year. For decades, we’ve spent the Fourth of July boating and camping on Lake Oahe, just north of Pierre. It’s […]
Alerts for “Noem Derangement” should be set to a maximum this morning, based on Cory Heidelberger’s latest failed attempt at creative writing: He claimed to have been with “them” at Boys State that day when “they” saw the picture—and if Ferguson’s pronouns are consistent, “they” refers to the Governor’s staff. Ferguson claimed that “they can […]
Federal Disaster Aid Available to South Dakota Families, Communities Following Storms By U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) Many families, businesses, tribes and communities in South Dakota have experienced serious destruction of property and infrastructure following a series of late-winter storms. Heavy rain and snow led to flooding that caused widespread damage in nearly all parts […]
South Dakota Delegation Supports Oglala Sioux Tribe’s Request For Disaster Declaration Following March Storms WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) today sent a letter to President Trump in support of Oglala Sioux Tribe President Julian Bear Runner’s request for a major disaster declaration for […]
Thune: Year-Round Sale of E15 Great News For South Dakota Corn Producers “I’m thankful President Trump made good on his commitment to our farmers to get the E15 rule done, and I’m glad he’s back in the heartland today so he can hear firsthand about the difference this will make in farm country.” Click here […]
Rounds Cosponsors Bill to Restore State and Local Control of Education A-PLUS Act Allows State & Local Government to Opt Out of Onerous Federal Education Requirements WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) joined Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mt.) and others to introduce the Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success (A-PLUS) Act, the first step to […]