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For as long as I can remember, immigration reform headlines have frequented the front pages of our newspapers. It's a tough system to understand, and an even tougher system to legislate. Many of the world's greatest leaders have tried and failed over the years, and even some successes have resulted in failure years later.
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson is back in KELOLAND after what he calls an "educational" trip to the southern border. Johnson and fellow members of Congress spent time in southwest Arizona earlier this week.
After spending time down south, Johnson says the hands-on experience at the U.S.-Mexico border is something every member of Congress should take part in.
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson saw two distinct, complex problems during his recent visit to the country's southern border, and he says that complicates finding a broader solution.
Many people are familiar with the work I do in D.C., which ensures South Dakota's voice is heard on a national level about the issues that matter most to our state. However, I believe the most effective work gets done right here at home. I have offices in Sioux Falls, Aberdeen and Rapid City, where my staff works every day to help folks who are having issues with the federal government.
Over the last several weeks, South Dakota and our surrounding states have endured record level flooding. This has been a dire situation for the families and communities across the Midwest. Our state has barely begun to recover from dramatic flooding, and now we are seeing blizzard conditions in mid-April.
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he is challenging Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to allow a bill to be debated that would protect babies born during botched abortions.
An average summer day in South Dakota is 82 degrees. While I am in the state for the August work period, I want to make sure I get face time with as many of you as possible.
Every week I travel back and forth from South Dakota to Washington, D.C., to represent our great state. I'm impressed by how many South Dakotans I've come across in D.C. over the last few months. Spring has sprung and families and school groups are headed to D.C. for spring break.
Washington, D.C. – Today U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) took part in his first hearing as Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Subcommittee.
South Dakota's lone member for U.S. House of Representatives is backing the Trump administration's plan to add work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The change would require most able-bodied adults to work at least 20 hours. There are a number of exceptions, including special protections for Native American reservations.