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OPINION: Johnson stands by convictions with declaration vote

February 28, 2019

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Rapid City Journal Editorial Board Chris Huber

Rapid City Journal Opinion: Johnson stands by convictions with declaration vote

Courage and conviction won the day over congressional political pressure in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.

South Dakota's lone congressman broke with his party and voted his conscience, ignoring all political calculations.

Issues:Border SecurityCongress

Western Caucus Addresses Green New Deal

February 28, 2019

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Western Caucus Holds Forum and Press Conference on the Green New Deal

Western Caucus Addresses Green New Deal

"This plan is so outrageous that it’s been called the 'Green Dream.' If Democrats did their homework, they would know that just a few months ago Congress delivered a Green New Deal – It’s called the 2018 Farm Bill. And it delivered historic investments and collaboration with producers for improvements in Conservation, Forest management, and Energy Efficiency."

Issues:AgricultureEconomyTransportation & InfrastructureEnergy

Dusty feels trade pain of South Dakota producers

February 26, 2019

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Bill Zortman - KELO Radio's It's Your Business Show

Dusty feels trade pain of South Dakota producers

Congressman Dusty Johnson agrees with Governor Kristi Noem that ongoing trade disputes have really hurt South Dakota agriculture.

"Yeah. I mean. Of course, we need a successful outcome to this trade dispute, but we also need a swift one," Johnson tells Kelo Radio's It's Your Business Show with Bill Zortman.

Issues:AgricultureTrade

POET renewed a ten year partnership that they say is helping combat climate change while also bringing in extra revenue for the city

City of Sioux Falls Extends Partnership With POET

February 25, 2019

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KDLT News - Miranda Page

City of Sioux Falls Extends Partnership With POET

“I think it’s exciting anytime you can see entrepreneurship at the private sector and at the local government level coming together and making for a better future. We need more agreements like this throughout the country,” said Rep. Johnson.

Issues:AgricultureEnergy

Rep. Dusty Johnson tours Southeast Tech

February 21, 2019

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KSFY

Rep. Dusty Johnson tours Southeast Tech

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KSFY) - Congressman Dusty Johnson took a break from the politics of Washington to make a stop in South Dakota.

He toured Southeast Tech in Sioux Falls Thursday morning before attending a discussion with the Farmer's Business Network.

Issues:CongressEducation

Rep. Dusty Johnson Back in South Dakota

February 21, 2019

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KDLT News - Miranda Page

Rep. Dusty Johnson Back in South Dakota

“The job in Congress can be pretty challenging, but I would tell you it is rewarding. There are good things that can get done. You’ve got to work a lot harder than you want to to get them done, but if it’s one thing I understand, it’s hard work,” said Rep. Jonson.

Issues:Congress

Trade agreement ratification needed, Johnson says

February 20, 2019

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By Elisa Sand - Aberdeen News

Trade agreement ratification needed, Johnson says

While a trade agreement with Mexico and Canada was signed by President Donald Trump at the end of November, it has yet to be ratified by Congress. That needs to change, said U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., speaking Wednesday at the Aberdeen Ag Expo at the Best Western Ramkota Inn and Convention Center.

Issues:AgricultureCongressTrade

Why the Natural Resources Management Act is so important

February 14, 2019

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Nick Lowrey - Capital Journal

Why the Natural Resources Management Act is so important

“If you look at this bill on the facts, on its potential to positively impact people’s lives, this is a good bill,” Johnson said.

Issues:AgricultureEnergy

Congressman Uses Social Media To Connect

February 6, 2019

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Keloland - Sammi Bjelland

Congressman Uses Social Media To Connect

"If your boss wants you to text, you text. If she wants you to come in and brief her in person, you brief her in person. One thing I'm increasingly seeing is that my boss, the people of South Dakota, want to have this kind of interaction so I better give it to them," said Johnson.

Issues:Congress

Johnson gets seat on House Agriculture Committee

January 24, 2019

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Rapid City Journal

Johnson gets seat on House Agriculture Committee

U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., announced Wednesday that he has been chosen for a seat on the House Agriculture Committee.

Issues:Agriculture