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November 4, 2022
Weekly Column

It’s easy to focus on what isn’t getting done in Washington—don’t get me wrong, there is a lot to do—but I was recently reminded of a big win from earlier this year. Once a bill crosses that finish line and is signed into law or implemented, sometimes we forget to highlight the impact it’s had on our economy and businesses.

Issues:TradeTransportation & InfrastructureEconomy

October 28, 2022
Weekly Column

It’s Halloween weekend—we see jack-o-lanterns, bats, skeletons, and zombies in many front yards of our streets. It gets us in the spooky spirit of Halloween, but there's one thing that spooks me year-round—American energy insecurity.

Issues:Energy

October 21, 2022
Weekly Column

“The key to getting a handle on drug crime is securing our southern border. The drugs might be coming across the southern border, but they’re coming to a community near you,” Pennington County Sheriff-Elect Brian Mueller said. These drugs are connected to violent crime at very high rates—and almost all of it is coming from the border.

Issues:Border Security

October 14, 2022
Weekly Column

We all have businesses we love and reasons why we love them—it may be good food, quality service, or great people. There are so many great places across our state, and I wanted to hear about them. Recently, I asked South Dakotans what their favorite local business is and why. Over 200 businesses were recommended from 76 cities.

Issues:Economy

October 7, 2022
Weekly Column

A congressional internship is a great opportunity to witness the inner workings of our nation’s government and establish connections that help lead into professional life. Working for Congressman Dusty Johnson allows you to learn while being mentored by an advanced and established office of professionals.

Jonah: 

Issues:Congress

October 4, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) sent a letter urging President Biden to prioritize true military readiness following reports of the U.S.


September 30, 2022
Weekly Column

Congress had a pretty busy week in Washington, D.C. – here’s a recap. 

Today, the House voted on the Continuing Resolution to fund the government for the next several weeks. While permitting restrictions and funding for monkeypox and COVID were stripped out – there was too much pork in this bill – I voted no.

Issues:Tribal AffairsCongressVeterans

September 29, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ-01) introduced the Tribal Capital for Operations Promoting Safety (COPS) Actto improve tribal law enforcement agencies and operations through additional training, compensation, and equipment procurement.


September 29, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson’s (R-S.D.) legislation to transfer to the State of South Dakota a portion of the Gilt Edge Mine superfund site owned by the U.S. Forest Service. The bill passed the House 296-127.