Local Services Matter By Rep. Dusty Johnson August 21, 2020 The last several months continue to serve as a reminder of services critical to all Americans. Two of those services have been on the forefront of my mind recently: The United States Postal Service and local newspapers. Each are important for different reasons – the […]
From the Republican Governor’s Association, the RGA noted Governor Kristi Noem’s recognition of being one of the most influential South Dakota women of the century by USA Today: Governor Kristi Noem’s lasting impact on the Mount Rushmore State earned her a spot as one of ten women honored from South Dakota in the USA TODAY Network’s “Women […]
From Farm to the Family Table By Rep. Dusty Johnson At the beginning of the pandemic, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act – this bill authorized a critical pandemic program for American families – the Farmers to Families Food Box. Since March, more than 62 million families across the country have received food […]
This story caught my eye this noon hour, from the City of Vermillion: Approval of 1st Reading of Emergency Ordinance 1419 Additionally, at the August 11, 2020 special meeting, to help promote the community culture of face covering/face mask wearing inside of buildings open to the public, the Council approved the first reading of Emergency Ordinance […]
Safeguarding South Dakota’s Top Industry By Sen. John Thune While most sectors of our economy were thriving before the coronavirus pandemic hit, farmers and ranchers were struggling. Low prices, extended trade disputes, and natural disasters had meant a tough few years for agriculture producers even before the arrival of the coronavirus. So the pandemic has […]
The Work Goes On By Sen. John Thune While the Senate continues to carefully monitor the implementation of our COVID relief efforts, listen to and learn from states and communities, evaluate where future health and economic assistance might be required, and develop targeted proposals to help those in need, we’re also focused on other issues […]
Defending Those Who Defend America By Sen. John Thune The Senate recently completed consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) – annual legislation to authorize funding for our military and national defense. Like the last two NDAAs, this year’s bill focuses on restoring military readiness and ensuring that our nation is prepared to meet […]
Well, that’s the pits. I was ready to go to Florida to be a delegate for South Dakota to the Republican National Convention… and now that’s not going to happen. Disappointing, but in the age of coronavirus it looks like we all have to make due with virtual meetings.
Thune Statement on USDA Cattle Market Investigation Report “South Dakota’s cattle producers are facing extreme volatility in the cattle market, and I remain concerned about potential anticompetitive activity in the highly concentrated meatpacking industry.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a […]
Johnson Helps Lead Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Strengthen Support for Telehealth Providers During Pandemic & Beyond 41 Lawmakers to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai: “The Costs of Standing Up Telehealth Programs and the Insufficient Access to Broadband Internet in Many Parts of the Country are Hindering Providers and Patients from Realizing the Full Potential […]