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August 11, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Debbie Dingell (R-MI) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act, to reauthorize and strengthen the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) at the U.S.

Issues:Agriculture

August 10, 2023

Washington, D.C. – This week, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) was awarded the Democracy Award for outstanding Constituent Service by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF). CMF’s Constituent Service award recognizes non-legislative achievement and performance in congressional offices. This category honors offices for their outstanding practices or achievements acting as ombudsmen with the federal government or responding to constituent requests and inquiries.

Issues:Congress

August 8, 2023

An internship offered by U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson is fostering connections between Washington, D.C., and tribes in South Dakota.

The Ben Reifel Internship has existed for several years and is named after the only Native American to represent South Dakota in Congress. Among internships sponsored by South Dakota’s congressional delegation, it’s the only one focused specifically on tribes.


August 4, 2023
Weekly Column

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, and MSCI, a top stock-market-index compiler, have been investing American retirement dollars in Chinese companies that strengthen China’s military and pose security threats to America. Not just that, but more than 60 of these companies have been flagged by U.S.

Issues:China

August 1, 2023

Rep. Dusty Johnson wants to regulate digital assets kind of like corn. South Dakota crypto advocates like the idea.

When a new cryptocurrency sprouts, there’s an opportunity to water it with money—to invest.

Issues:Economy

July 28, 2023
Weekly Column

Cryptocurrencies are confusing. Is it real money? Is it digital money? Is it worth the investment? Is it risky?

Issues:EconomyCongress

July 24, 2023

The VFW Post 2750 building on Main Street played host to a company of veterans and their families and loved ones on Monday.

The occasion: Recognizing local veterans for their service in the Vietnam War half a century ago.

Issues:Veterans

July 21, 2023
Weekly Column

Most of us feel a bit of dread when going to the airport. From the time we leave our front door until we reach our final destination, a lot can go wrong. Maybe it’s the crowds, long lines, flight cancelations, delays, or missing baggage, we’ve all had our fair share of air travel problems.

Issues:Transportation & Infrastructure

July 20, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Chairman Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets Chairman French Hill (R-AR), and Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) introduced legislation to bring clarity and consistency to the digital assets market.