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May 6, 2024

South Dakota Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson has introduced legislation he said will improve rural broadband infrastructure.

The FOREST Act, or Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Sitting of Telecommunications, aims to simplify resources for rural communities looking to upgrade.


May 2, 2024

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) received the Fiscal Hero Award from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

"It's necessary to take our nation's fiscal health seriously," said Johnson. "One of my core values is good stewardship, and our government must spend taxpayer dollars responsibly. I'm honored to receive the Fiscal Hero Award, and I won't stop fighting to cut spending in Washington."

Issues:Economy

April 26, 2024

Representative Dusty Johnson (R-SD) visited with seniors at Wolsey-Wessington High School on Thursday morning, encouraging them in their knowledge of their national government.

Issues:Education

April 9, 2024

More than 250 high school students gathered at Southeast Technical Institute in Sioux Falls to discuss civic values with their representative in Congress.

Issues:Education

April 2, 2024

North Sioux City received a visit from its sole U.S. Representative Tuesday.

Congressman Dusty Johnson paid a visit to Dakota Valley High School Tuesday morning. Johnson gave the young students the chance to ask any questions they had regarding congressional responsibility and politics. 

Issues:Education

April 1, 2024

U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson discussed the status of the upcoming Farm Bill and recently passed legislation on “Product of USA” labeling at a recent visit to Sioux Falls.

Issues:Agriculture

March 26, 2024

Despite the mounting chaos of an election year and the recent frenzy to fund the federal government, South Dakota's lone Rep. Dusty Johnson says he has continued to focus on some big priorities — like China and the southern border.


March 22, 2024

The U.S. House voted 393-24 Thursday to approve South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson’s bill targeting China’s control of international supply chains. The bill would allow the Federal Maritime Commission to investigate foreign shipping business practices and allow for data standardization in supply chains.


March 19, 2024

Rep. Dusty Johnson took a moment to delve into a bit of South Dakota history during his visit to a government class at Tripp-Delmont High School in Tripp.


March 11, 2024

One of the most stressful things a person can deal with is maintaining their credit when handling a debt collections agency, but what if it you were receiving bad marks on your credit for bills you’re no longer responsible for?