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March 30, 2022

Dusty Johnson, the at-large Republican congressman from South Dakota, is finding some success despite being a member of the House minority party in only his third year in Congress.


March 25, 2022
Weekly Column

As you may know, this week is National Ag Week. Agriculture is the number one industry in South Dakota and the lifeblood of not only our state, but our country and our world.

Issues:Agriculture

March 18, 2022
Weekly Column

Supply chain problems are still plaguing producers, manufacturers, transporters, and consumers across America. These high prices and delayed shipments have been aggravated by steady increased demand. Consumer spending on e-commerce is expected to hit a record $1 trillion this year due to the shift of online shopping driven by the pandemic. This is a 13% increase from 2021.

Issues:AgricultureTradeTransportation & Infrastructure

March 17, 2022

“The Ocean Shipping Reform Act establishes rules of the road and puts Americans on an equal playing field”


March 16, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S.

Issues:Agriculture

March 15, 2022

“Removing services from the Hot Springs and Fort Meade facilities, and consolidating health care services in Rapid City and Sioux Falls, would substantially reduce high-quality care options for those veterans who have benefited from access to rural VA services in South Dakota.”


March 14, 2022
Weekly Column

Last week, I was informed by Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 23 Director Robert McDivitt and the Biden Administration of recommended in-patient service closures that follow a multi-year nationwide review of (Veterans Affairs) VA services

The recent recommendations call for the following:

SIOUX FALLS Recommendations

Issues:Veterans

March 4, 2022

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and U.S. Rep.