Noem: Keystone XL Opens Opportunities for South Dakota Washington, D.C. – Rep. Kristi Noem today issued the following statement, after President Trump issued a presidential permit to approve construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline: “Access to energy is central to improving our national security and building a more robust economy that offers better jobs and […]
Thune Applauds Keystone XL Pipeline Permitting “This is one more step in a joint effort between Congress and the administration to pursue policies that encourage job creation and economic growth.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement after President Trump issued a permit authorizing construction of the Keystone XL pipeline: “After […]
From Facebook, South Dakota Democrats are promoting a news article that attempts to point out how people are interested in running: And if you click on the link… it has absolutely nothing to do with South Dakota. And on top of that, the author of the article, Alex Seitz-Wald, has been cited by at least […]
Thune Questions Agriculture Secretary Nominee Sonny Perdue “These are tough times in agriculture … I look forward to working with you on the next farm bill as well as continuing to implement this one.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Nutrition, today questioned former […]
A Diversity of Issues Impacting Agriculture By Rep. Kristi Noem I love what Bridger Gordon, a student from Whitewood, SD, wrote about agriculture: “Agriculture encompasses – and enhances – the entire environment, harnessing soil, water, sunlight to produce food, habitat, employment.” That observation helped Bridger win a national essay contest this year, which came with […]
From KELO-AM, Mike Huether is apparently setting high goals for himself as Mayor of Sioux Falls: Huether is shrewd. He came in knowing that I was going to ask about his future plans. I ask him every time he’s here. He knew precisely what he was saying. If Huether has any serious intention of running […]
I had mentioned it some time ago, but besides Attorney General Marty Jackley, there’s another law school graduate in the Republican race for Governor: Over the past couple of weeks, a dark horse contender is emerging and announcing his intention to seek the highest of South Dakota’s State Offices. No, it’s not a name you’ve likely […]
An Overly Regulated America By Sen. John Thune Many Americans are still reeling from the lingering effects of the Obama economy, and for them, it doesn’t matter that economists believe the recovery began (at least on paper) several years ago. For the last eight years, good jobs and opportunities for workers were hard to find. […]
Repealing and Replacing Obamacare By Rep. Kristi Noem When we talk about healthcare, we’re talking about something that is very personal to people. It’s why I’ve so often looked for ways to put you, the patient, in control of your own healthcare. Since Obamacare came into play, however, rising costs, shrinking options and increased bureaucratic […]
South Dakota’s Seat At The Table A column by Gov. Dennis Daugaard: “Action is not a choice, it is a necessity.” Those were President Trump’s words on Obamacare to Congress. As the President mentioned in that speech, one-third of America’s counties now have only one insurer. A number of insurance companies have left the market. […]