Thune Statement on President’s State of the Union Address “The American spirit challenges us to choose optimism over despair, progress over the status quo, and greatness over mediocrity, and it’s with that spirit that I look forward to all that we can continue to accomplish together in this great country.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John […]
Rep. Johnson Anticipates the President’s State of the Union Remarks “Our nation’s pro-growth policies are benefiting every day South Dakotans, every day.” Click here or the image above to watch Rep. Johnson’s statement. Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address. “Hello […]
Nobody Wins During A Shutdown By Representative Dusty Johnson As Congress buckles down over the next three weeks to deal with the government shutdown and improve border security, I also want to keep our eye on this important fact: This should never happen again. We had a partial government shutdown for over a month. I […]
Committee Approves Noem’s Bill to “Crack Down” on South Dakota Abortion Providers PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem today applauded the Senate Health and Human Services Committee after their approval of her bill to further “crack down” on South Dakota abortion providers. Noem’s bill, SB72, requires South Dakota abortion providers to present a state-issued form to […]
Rounds Supports Deal to end 35-Day Government Shutdown Earlier today, President Trump Announced Agreement on Continuing Resolution to Reopen Government for Three Weeks PIERRE—U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement regarding the agreement to reopen government through February, 15, 2019: “I’ve said all along that nobody wins in a shutdown. I’m glad […]
Corn Ethanol Production Plays Important Role in South Dakota’s Economy By U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) Corn and corn ethanol production are vital components of South Dakota’s economy. The corn ethanol industry supports thousands of jobs in our state and contributes a significant amount of revenue to our local communities. Corn ethanol has taken a […]
Honoring Life By Representative Dusty Johnson This last week, thousands of individuals traveled from across the country to march on our nation’s capital. But the March for Life is different compared to others we normally see in Washington. People march for the unborn – those without a voice and those who deserve protection. I am […]
Thune Statement on President’s Proposal to End Shutdown WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement after President Trump announced a new proposal to reopen the government while also securing the border. “The president today announced an extremely reasonable and fair proposal to provide border security and fully reopen our government, […]
Rounds to Wheeler: Finalizing Year-Round Sales of E-15 Before Summer Driving Season Crucial to South Dakota Corn Producers WASHINGTON—U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), today questioned Andrew Wheeler, the president’s nominee to be administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), during Wheeler’s confirmation hearing. […]
Cybersecurity Remains Top Priority in 116th Congress By U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) As we get to work in the 116th Congress, increasing our nation’s ability to defend against cyberattacks remains a top priority in the Senate. During the last congress, I had the privilege to serve as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee […]