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July 29, 2025

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.

Issues:Health

July 29, 2025

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.

Issues:Health

July 25, 2025
Weekly Column

BIG Update 

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.

Issues:Tribal AffairsBorder Security

July 24, 2025

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. 


July 21, 2025

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.


July 21, 2025

Republican South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson will introduce legislation Monday to codify one of President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting sanctuary cities.


July 21, 2025

Republican South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson will introduce legislation Monday to codify one of President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting sanctuary cities.


July 18, 2025
Weekly Column

BIG News

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. 

Issues:Transportation & InfrastructureEconomy

July 18, 2025

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to pass the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act to prohibit a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and protect the financial privacy of all Americans.

Issues:Economy

July 17, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act passed the U.S. House by a 294-134 vote. The CLARITY Act would establish a clear regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States, protect consumers and investors, and keep innovation in America.

Issues:Economy