I missed this earlier this evening, as I had my head buried in continuing ed for my Real Estate License. From Congresswoman Noem: “It’s an honor to be considered by President-elect Trump to join his administration. The opportunities we have to invoke genuine change under the next administration are incredible, but to realize them fully, we […]
Trump is vetting Kristi Noem, South Dakota’s lone member of Congress, for Agriculture secretary. She’ll be visiting Trump Tower this week — Jeremy W. Peters (@jwpetersNYT) December 12, 2016
Rounds Statement on Meeting With Dr. Ben Carson WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today made the following statement following his meeting with Dr. Ben Carson, who President-elect Trump recently announced he will nominate to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): “I thank Dr. Carson for taking the […]
As President Trump prepares to take office in the coming months, there’s going to be a long laundry list of things that his administration has hinted that they will take the initiative to fix; The Trans-Pacific Trade proposal, NAFTA, Obamacare, the Keystone XL pipeline delay, the Dakota Access pipeline mess, and the list goes on […]
From Fox News, the US Army Corps of Engineers has done an about face on the Route for the Dakota Access pipeline, and after approving it once, has decided to “study” the route some more: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Sunday that it won’t grant an easement for the Dakota Access oil pipeline […]
The Electoral College a Vital Piece of our Constitution By Senator Mike Rounds The Electoral College was one of the most innovative concepts created by our Founding Fathers when they were setting up our young republic. Embedded in our Constitution, the Electoral College is the system for electing our president through a slate of ‘electors’ […]
Thune Statement on Re-Election to Senate Republican Leadership “The Republican-led Congress will work with President-elect Trump and our colleagues across the aisle to continue the work we began two years ago to improve Americans’ economic security and protect our nation.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) issued the following statement after being re-elected chairman […]
Washington based Roll Call has an article out this AM as to possible contenders for the Congressional seat being vacated by Congresswoman (And Gubernatorial contender) Kristi Noem in 2018. Who are they hearing could run for the seat? Secretary of State Shantel Krebs, who previously served 10 years in the state legislature. Dusty Johnson, the […]
Gov. Daugaard Statement On Medicaid PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Dennis Daugaard offered the following statement about discussions surrounding Medicaid expansion: “On Monday, I met with Vice President-elect Mike Pence and discussed the Trump Administration’s plans for repealing or reforming the Affordable Care Act. Based on that discussion, I will not recommend that South Dakota pursue […]
Rounds’ Office Offers Limited Number of Inauguration Tickets to South Dakotans Free tickets available to South Dakota residents on first-come, first-served basis WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today announced that his office will offer tickets to the 58th Presidential Inauguration to South Dakota residents on a first-come, first-served basis. On Friday, January 20, 2017, President-elect […]