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Weekly Column

December 8, 2023
Weekly Column

BIG Update

The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed emission standards would essentially require two-thirds of all new vehicles to be electric by 2032. The Biden Administration is pushing its green agenda and forcing America to further rely on China for batteries.

Issues:Tribal AffairsTransportation & Infrastructure

December 1, 2023
Weekly Column

BIG Update

The border crisis continues - and it extends beyond the southern border.

Issues:ChinaTribal AffairsBorder Security

November 22, 2023
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BIG Update

Thanksgiving is upon us again. It’s a time to gather around a table with our families and friends and be thankful for all we have been given. This year, I will gather with my family to celebrate our thankfulness for each other. We’ll indulge in delicious food like the classic turkey, potatoes, and stuffing.


November 17, 2023
Weekly Column

Interest rates are at a 16-year high. This doesn’t just impact homebuyers or businesses needing loans. Governments around the world pay interest on their debts. America’s high interest rates and bloated national debt have created a problem that may take generations to tackle. American taxpayers are footing the bill for the reckless spending in Washington that led to our $33 trillion debt and high interest rates. In fact, the U.S. pays more on interest on government debt than any other country in the world.

Issues:AgricultureChinaEconomy

November 3, 2023
Weekly Column

BIG Update

Issues:CongressEducation

October 27, 2023
Weekly Column

BIG Update

Mexico’s ban on imports of genetically modified corn from the U.S. and Brazil’s unfair tariffs on our ethanol are hurting producers who rely on exporting their products.

Issues:AgricultureTransportation & InfrastructureCongress

October 20, 2023
Weekly Column

BIG Update

Issues:Congress

October 13, 2023
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BIG Update

Issues:Congress

October 6, 2023
Weekly Column

BIG Update

Ten years ago, Winter Storm Atlas came bearing down across western South Dakota. It brought record amounts of snow for the month of October, dumping 55 inches over Lead, South Dakota. Tens of thousands of livestock tragically perished in the storm, and many areas had power outages that lasted a week or longer.

Issues:CongressHealth