Noem Issues Executive Order Regarding COVID-19 Guidelines PIERRE, S.D. – On March 23, Governor Kristi Noem signed an executive order outlining guidelines for all South Dakotans, for-profit and not-for-profit employers, enclosed retail businesses that promote public gatherings, local and municipal governments, and healthcare organizations as it relates to COVID-19 in the state of South Dakota. The […]
Thune: Republicans Continue to Fight for American People While Democrats Prolong Process “The country is burning, and [Democrats] want to play political games.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed his disappointment with the Democrats’ obstruction of the latest coronavirus relief legislation. Democrats have now voted twice to block this bipartisan legislation that would […]
From SDPB, State Representative Bob Glanzer has tested positive for COVID-19: Glanzer says he’s unsure how he came into contact with the coronavirus. He says notified house leadership he tested positive. Glanzer represents Beadle and Kingsbury Counties. The 74-year-old has held the seat since 2017. Read the entire story here. Wow…. given the incubation period, […]
Just spoke with a candidate this morning who related the following anecdote: When I knocked on doors for signatures, 1 out of every 8 people answered. People don’t like being bothered at home. The times have changed and I need to adapt. One out of every eight?!? WOW. I also spoke with someone in politics […]
Extraordinary Times Require Swift and Bold Action By Sen. John Thune By now, it would be hard to find any American who hasn’t been affected one way or another by the coronavirus outbreak. Our day-to-day lives have been upended, people around us are anxious, and we’re learning about new terms like “social distancing.” Everyone is […]
Tele-Health Services Can Help During COVID-19 Crisis By U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) As COVID-19 continues to spread across the world, many are concerned about access to healthcare. Fortunately, tele-health services have become more common and are especially helpful for people living in rural areas, where a clinic or hospital may be many miles away. […]
President Trump on social distancing steps because of coronavirus: President Donald Trump and his administration on Monday urged Americans to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus by limiting group gatherings to 10 or fewer people and avoiding restaurants and bars. Read that here. Governor Kristi Noem on social distancing because of coronavirus: Gov. Kristi […]
SBA Approves Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fund Program Access for South Dakota PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem announced today that small businesses and non-profit organizations in South Dakota that have been negatively impacted by the global COVID-19 virus are now eligible for economic assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). “I […]
Economic Impact of COVID-19 By Rep. Dusty Johnson It’s no secret, the COVID-19 pandemic has placed serious hardships on many South Dakotans and Americans across the country. From the closing of schools, to the negative effects on small businesses, as well as the struggles of social isolation, this illness is greatly affecting all our day-to-day […]
Thune: It’s Time for Us to Come Together to Fight This Virus “This is a time for all of us to come together to ensure that medical professionals, American businesses, and American families have what they need to combat the coronavirus and deal with its effects Click here or on the picture above to watch […]