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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) released the following statement:
“Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his return to the White House. I’m excited for an opportunity to secure the border, grow our economy, and improve the lives of South Dakotans. It’s time to leave behind the burdensome policies of the Biden Administration. I look forward to partnering with Trump and Congress to get America back on track. Let’s get to work.”
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South Dakota's support for our men and women in blue was on full display this week when I joined more than 2,000 law enforcement officers and supporters at the annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner. In a highly divisive and sometimes violent time, these officers run into dangerous situations to save lives. I’m grateful for all they do to keep our communities safe.
About 250 students from seven local school districts learned about civics from and asked questions of U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson on Thursday, Oct. 3.
Johnson was at Northern State University’s Johnson Fine Arts Center for his third Level Up Youth Conference in the state. The previous events were in Rapid City and Sioux Falls. The goal, he said, is to increase engagement among South Dakota’s youth.
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It’s pheasant season in South Dakota! I’ve been able to break out the orange vest (my favorite color) and enjoy the crisp fall air and golden prairie. It’s one of my favorite traditions each year, spending time with family and friends in the hopes of a successful hunt.
When I applied to intern in Congressman Dusty Johnson’s office in the summer of 2024, I never anticipated receiving the offer to work in D.C. As a bison rancher from rural northwest South Dakota, I’m quite the D.C. outsider, and I wasn’t sure what to expect.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is seeking internship applications for the spring in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices.
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I hosted my third Level Up Youth Conference this week. More than 250 Aberdeen area high school students joined for conversations on civility in politics, teamwork games and challenges, a keynote from Mitch Reed on sharing kindness, and more.
U.S. Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD), two of the co-chairs for the Congressional Biofuels Caucus, unveiled a bipartisan bill that would extend the Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) volatility waiver to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressional Biofuels Caucus Co-Chairs Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), Adrian Smith (R-NE), and Angie Craig (D-MN), along with U.S. Reps. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), and Sharice Davids (D-KS) introduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act.