The Keystone pipeline has cleared a legal hurdle, winning a court case that had stopped construction: An appeals court has lifted a judge’s injunction that blocked construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to the U.S., but the developer has said it’s too late to begin work this year and environmental groups vowed […]
South Dakota’s Farmers and Ranchers: I Hear You By Sen. John Thune It would be an understatement to say it’s been a rough year for South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers. Yes, the broader economy is doing well – very well, in fact – but today’s agriculture economy is lagging too far behind, and the effects […]
When it Comes to Educating our Youth, Local Control is Best By U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) A strong education system is vital to giving our young people the tools they need to grow and create a prosperous future for themselves. I believe students are best served when states and local governments, along with individual […]
Governor Noem’s Statement on Year-Round E15 Announcement PIERRE, S.D. – After years of pressure from Governor Kristi Noem and others, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the removal of regulatory burdens preventing the sale of E15 (15 percent ethanol blends) year-round. “To stabilize the ag economy, we need to expand market access. This announcement is a […]
Thune Statement on Implementation of Year-Round E15 Sales “When President Trump committed to working toward the implementation of year-round E15 sales, South Dakota farmers were listening.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), a longtime member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to permit […]
Rep. Johnson Applauds Year-Round E15 Announcement “Year-round E15 will give consumers the freedom to choose a more affordable option at the pump, while promoting cleaner fuel options. This is a win-win for consumers, farmers and clean air in South Dakota.” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) today applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) announcement […]
The Weekly Windup By Rep. Dusty Johnson In my ongoing effort to make myself and my office as open and accessible as possible, I wanted to give you an update of my work in D.C. and in South Dakota. I hope you’ll take the time to give me feedback on this new format by reaching […]
Noem Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Winter Weather, Flooding Damage PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem today requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration to help South Dakotans and local governmental entities recover from property damage sustained during the statewide winter weather and flooding this spring. The request is for FEMA assistance to help with repairs for […]
Thune: United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Would Be a Boon for U.S. Producers “With the aluminum and steel tariff settlement and labor reforms recently adopted by the Mexican government, two major Democrat objections to passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement have been addressed.” Click here or on the photo above to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. […]
China Trade Negotiations: A Primer By U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) South Dakota’s manufacturers and ag producers have been at the tip of the spear in our trade negotiations with China. At a time when farmers and ranchers are facing the worst agricultural crisis since the 1980s, it’s more important than ever the administration finalizes […]