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August 11, 2022
Weekly Column

This week, the Speaker of the House interrupted the August Work Period in our districts and states, calling all Representatives to vote on the so-called “Inflation Reduction Act”. The $745 billion bill does little to actually reduce inflation – it may just make things even worse. July’s 8.5% inflation report shows a slight cooling of inflationary pressure.

Issues:EconomyCongress

August 5, 2022
Weekly Column

The 360,000 acres of American land owned by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is just the start. The CCP is purchasing more and more farmland and has a plan to drastically increase their ownership in the next few years.

Issues:AgricultureChinaEconomy

July 29, 2022
Weekly Column

The month of August usually reminds people of the first day of school. But for the House of Representatives, August kicks off the traditional District Work Period or “August Recess”. Historically, August Recess was implemented because there was no air conditioning in the Senate Chamber and members and staff couldn’t handle the swampy heat of Washington.

Issues:Congress

July 27, 2022

Washington, D.C. – This week, U.S.

Issues:Economy

July 22, 2022
Weekly Column

July 12. That is the day Feeding South Dakota – a hunger relief organization – hit its budget for the month of July. With more than half the month to go, there are needs to be met – families and children that need the food they provide.

Issues:EconomyHealth

July 21, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) joined the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act to prohibit purchases of American agricultural land by China.


July 18, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced South Dakota’s third annual Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for middle and high school students.


July 16, 2022
Weekly Column

June’s inflation report showed a 9.1% increase from a year ago. At this point, most of us are seeing the higher prices for almost everything we purchase.

Issues:Transportation & InfrastructureEconomy