From my mailbox, if State Senator Neal Tapio is trying to unite Republicans behind him to win the Congressional nomination, attacking Senator Thune on the budget and Republicans for not being as vocal as he is on Islamic Extremism might not be a successful strategy: Tapio: Thune, Crooked GOP Establishment Cave on $1.3-Trillion, “Omni-BUST” Bill […]
Supporting Moms, Strengthening Families By Rep. Kristi Noem South Dakota has the nation’s highest rate of working moms with 84 percent being employed outside the home. For many families, both parents working is a financial necessity – one that comes with significant child care costs attached. In fact, by some estimates, child care in South […]
Washington Fails South Dakota on Internet Sales Tax Fix—Again PIERRE, SD: Efforts by Attorney General Marty Jackley, the South Dakota Legislature and state businesses to bring fairness to Main Street are more important now than ever following Washington’s inability to provide a fix on the question of internet sales tax. The repeated failure to solve […]
Dodd-Frank Reform Bill Provides Regulatory Relief to Community Banks and Credit Unions, Includes Consumer Protections By U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) The Senate recently voted to pass the first major overhaul of our financial system since the Dodd-Frank Act was signed into law in 2010. S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection […]
Not Everyone Farms, But Everyone Eats By Rep. Kristi Noem In 1963, almost half of Congress represented rural areas. Today, less than 10 percent does. But while not everyone farms anymore, we all still eat. It’s a fact I have to remind federal lawmakers of often – and not only when we’re debating food policy. […]
Democrat Candidate for Governor Billie Sutton released a pile of his e-mails to the Rapid City Journal, and in there were a few interesting items of a political nature: Crossing the aisle State Sen. Stace Nelson, a Republican from Fulton, sent an email to the Democratic Senate leaders — Minority Leader Sutton, Assistant Minority Leader […]
Noem Releases Transportation and Infrastructure Agenda SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Kristi Noem today released her transportation and infrastructure agenda. The proposal is designed to maximize existing resources, increase safety for South Dakota families and communities, and encourage greater collaboration between state, county, and local governments. “South Dakota does a lot of things right, but with […]
Noem Showcases Experience in First Statewide Ad Campaign SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Kristi Noem today announced a statewide radio, television, and online advertising campaign. The 60-second ad, which is set to begin running Friday, highlights her experience as a farmer, rancher, business owner, mother, and conservative policymaker. “Ask people about Kristi Noem and they’ll tell […]
Apparently, there’s a new entrant into the Congressional race. From the Brandon Valley Newspaper: According to his web site, here’s a partial list of reasons why he’s running: I am declaring my candidacy for the US House of Representatives to give a voice to the people of South Dakota. A voice that will represent the […]
Congressional hopeful Shantel Krebs posted a commercial today featuring her endorsement from Kris Kobach of Kansas, as she portrays herself as the favored Trump Candidate: