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The House passed legislation Wednesday that provides the first major update of U.S. international ocean-shipping laws in more than two decades as the nation grapples with bottlenecks at its ports that are crimping supply chains.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Dusty Johnson led the debate, and the U.S. House followed by overwhelmingly approving what is called the Cattle Contract Library Act with a vote of 411 to 13.
What this bill does is create a library for cattle contracts, within the USDA’s Ag Marketing Service.
A similar library exists for the pork sector, but cattlemen are currently unaware of contract terms being offered by packers.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) communicated to President Biden serious employer concerns with the President's vaccine mandates. During a series of roundtables with South Dakota businesses, several concerns were highlighted regarding workforce participation, retention, and the ability to meet goals when faced with vaccination mandates.
I'm sure most of you have noticed the rising costs of just about everything—gas, groceries, restaurants, coffee, home appliances, electricity, etc. Prices have risen steadily since January and we are all feeling the effects of inflation on our wallets and bank accounts. Gallup reported that 45% of Americans have experienced financial hardship triggered by these increased prices.
But it's what happening after those ships dock, unload and return to sea that's more harmful to Americans and the U.S. economy, according to a bipartisan group of Congressional lawmakers in Washington D.C. that includes South Dakota's lone U.S. Representative, Dusty Johnson.
Dusty Johnson stopped in Watertown today and one stop was to tour the Human Service Agency. KXLG was present for the tour and CEO Kari Johnston’s presentation.
Earlier she had also made the presentation at today’s County Commissioners meeting to educate them about their upcoming large construction project of the new Serenity Hills. It will be located behind the current Human Service Agency Building. You can see some of the construction has already begun.
This Thanksgiving, like so many South Dakotans, I'm looking forward to spending time with my wife and three boys at home. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, not only because of the roasted turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes, but because it brings people together in a spirit of thankfulness and allows me to reflect on what I am truly grateful for.
LENNOX, S.D. (KELO) – Students in Lennox are getting a better understanding of how the government works. Representative Dusty Johnson stopped by to explain what a typical day is like for him.
Government students at Lennox High School are taking a break from their textbooks to sit down with Representative Dusty Johnson.
Dusty Johnson has been on the move since he was sworn in to represent South Dakota in Congress in 2019.
Whether it’s by traversing across the state, working in Washington D.C. during session or spending time with his wife Jacquelyn and their three boys: Max, 16; Ben, 13; and Owen, 9, Johnson is always on the move.
November is National Adoption Month which is why on behalf of the state of South Dakota, I would like to congratulate Sarah and Terry Reyelts for being selected as 2021 Angels in Adoption honorees.