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Law enforcement officers face risks every day to protect their communities. On Sunday, I joined Sheriff Pat West in Sturgis to thank officers serving during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. These brave men and women are responsible for keeping South Dakotans and visitors safe. Many of these officers work overtime to keep us safe, and thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill this overtime pay will be tax free.
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I’ve recognized over 60 Vietnam-era veterans so far this year, including eight veterans in Hot Springs this week. These men and women answered the call to serve, and we owe them the gratitude they didn’t receive when they returned home after the Vietnam War.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) congratulated Marcus and Jackie Isakson of Hill City for being chosen as South Dakota’s 2025 Angels in Adoption honorees.
“It’s evident the Isaksons have a big heart for fostering and adoption, providing a loving home for kids who need one,” said Johnson. “Adoption is a truly selfless decision and a meaningful way to continue growing a family. I’m proud to highlight the Isaksons’ story as this year’s Angels in Adoption honorees.”
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, re-introduced his legislation to prohibit the Department of Transportation from using foreign adversary digital 3-D mapping technology, LiDAR. Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology creates 3-D maps with millimeter-level data of surrounding environments.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Tuesday, Representative Dusty Johnson held a roundtable on behavioral health with some of South Dakota’s top professionals to discuss challenges in the state and progress being made.
Despite the various telehealth services available, such as 988, many children and emerging adults are not receiving services to address their mental health needs; however, those who do are often receiving them in school.
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Congressional Republicans and President Trump have made historic progress in securing the southern border. Border crossings of illegal immigrants are at a record low, and the One Big Beautiful Bill provided funds to finish the border wall and hire thousands more immigration enforcement officials.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced legislation to ensure generational security of the southern border. The Furthering American Security by Tempering Environmental Regulations (FASTER) Act would require future administrations to maintain and enhance the border wall and border technology.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced legislation to prohibit the Department of Transportation from providing any federal funds to sanctuary cities.
Republican South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson will introduce legislation Monday to codify one of President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting sanctuary cities.
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Blockchain technology has the potential to transform every single industry in the same way the internet did. Unfortunately, America is falling behind other countries in digital asset development due to a lack of regulation and unclear rules of the road.