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News from July 2023

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Thune: Regular Order Increases Transparency, Accountability, and Trust in Legislative Process

By Rushmore State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the importance of regular order in the Senate, which allows for a more deliberative process that promotes bipartisanship and increases productivity. Thune noted that regular order also results in a more transparent legislative process and ensures that senators and the American people can have a more fulsome view of how policies are created.

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Attorney General Jackley Releases Final Explanation For Proposed Constitutional Amendment On Amending, Repealing Ballot Measures

By Rushmore State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has released the final ballot explanation for a proposed constitutional amendment that would prohibit the State Legislature from amending or repealing ballot measures for seven years.

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South Dakota's Economy Continues to Thrive

By Rushmore State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

South Dakota has seen unprecedented growth over the last several years. New data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis shows that South Dakota ranks in the top 5 for growth in both gross domestic product (GDP) and personal income.

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South Dakota ranks 43rd in the U.S. for the most sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Rushmore State News | Jul 12, 2023

In 2022, South Dakota collected $2,067,055,000 in sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 43rd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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South Dakota: Food and Cosmetics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in South Dakota in Q2 2023

By Rushmore State News | Jul 12, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Food and Cosmetics companies from South Dakota in the second quarter of 2023.

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Average VA home loan amount in South Dakota falls in Q2

By Rushmore State News | Jul 12, 2023

The average VA loan amount in South Dakota during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $307,120, a 4.1 percent decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 235 home loans in South Dakota totaling $72.2 million in Q2

By Rushmore State News | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued 235 home loans totaling $72.2 million in South Dakota during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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South Dakota ranks 48th in the U.S. for the most total taxes paid in 2022

By Rushmore State News | Jul 11, 2023

In 2022, South Dakota collected $2,475,394,000 in total taxes, ranking it 48th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Thune Condemns Democrats’ Dangerous Attacks on the Legitimacy of the Supreme Court

By Rushmore State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor and condemned Democrats’ threatening rhetoric about the Supreme Court. Thune noted that in response to some of the court’s recent decisions, Democrats’ responses have gone from simply disagreeing with judicial outcomes to proactively attacking the court’s legitimacy.

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VA home loan amount averages $307,120 in South Dakota for Q2

By Rushmore State News | Jul 11, 2023

The average VA loan amount in South Dakota during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $307,120, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Sixteen Law Enforcement Officers Graduate from D.A.R.E. Program

By Rushmore State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has recognized the 16 law enforcement officers from four states who graduated from the two-week Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) instructor training held June 12-23 at the state’s Law Enforcement Training Center in Pierre.

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Governor Noem Announces Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway

By Rushmore State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

On July 10, Governor Noem announced that more than 90 teachers’ aides have been selected to participate in South Dakota’s Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway.

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Which type of South Dakota companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q2 2023?

By Rushmore State News | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 11 inspections at 11 Veterinary companies from South Dakota in the second quarter of 2023.

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29 people die from diseases of the heart in South Dakota during week ending July 1

By Rushmore State News | Jul 11, 2023

There were 29 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in South Dakota in the week ending July 1, making up 20.3% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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VA provides 4.7% fewer purchase loans in South Dakota for 2022 vs. 2021

By Rushmore State News | Jul 11, 2023

The number of VA purchase loans in South Dakota for 2022 was 1,274 and totaled $407 million.

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Gov. Noem to Address Prescription Drug Shortages

By Rushmore State News Report | Jul 10, 2023

Governor Kristi Noem will hold a press conference addressing the prescription drug shortage in the state of South Dakota.

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36 people die from cancer in South Dakota during week ending July 1

By Rushmore State News | Jul 10, 2023

There were 36 deaths from cancer reported in South Dakota in the week ending July 1, making up 25.2% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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Less than 10 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in South Dakota during week ending July 1

By Rushmore State News | Jul 9, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in South Dakota in the week ending July 1, making up less than 7% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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South Dakota deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending July 8

By Rushmore State News | Jul 9, 2023

South Dakota's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Gov. Noem's Freedom Works Here Clears 2,000 Applications

By Rushmore State News Report | Jul 9, 2023

Over 2,000 people have applied to find career opportunities in South Dakota thanks to Governor Noem’s “Freedom Works Here” national workforce recruitment campaign.