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Thune-Klobuchar Bill Would Expand Sodsaver Initiative

By Rushmore State News Report | May 14, 2023

U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today introduced the American Prairie Conservation Act. This bipartisan legislation would disincentivize the conversion of native sod to cropland by closing a crop insurance yield substitution loophole in all 50 states. Sodsaver, which has been implemented in South Dakota, Minnesota, and other prairie pothole states, is a cost-saving initiative that reduces incentives without preventing farmers from converting native sod to cropland. Farmers who choose to break up native sod and convert it to cropland face a reduction in crop insurance premium subsidy assistance and a reduction in guaranteed yields of insured crops.

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$32.5 Million in Broadband Funding Announced

By Rushmore State News Report | May 13, 2023

Governor Kristi Noem and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced the latest ConnectSD broadband gran

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How many 45-64-year-olds died in South Dakota during week ending April 29?

By Rushmore State News | May 13, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 16 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Shane Penfield Named Prosecutor of the Year

By Rushmore State News Report | May 13, 2023

The South Dakota State’s Attorneys Association has named Shane Penfield as the Prosecutor of the Year.

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Thune, King Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Confront China’s Exploitation of WTO Trade Status

By Rushmore State News Report | May 13, 2023

U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Angus King (I-Maine) today reintroduced a resolution that confronts China’s self-designation status as a developing country at the World Trade Organization (WTO).

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Rounds, Manchin Call for Increased Accountability of China’s Role in Opioid Crisis

By Rushmore State News Report | May 13, 2023

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) sent a bipartisan letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the Department of State to hold the People’s Republic of China (PRC) accountable for its role in the illegal trafficking of synthetic opioid drugs. China is the primary source of the precursor chemicals, which are then processed and manufactured into synthetic opioids by Mexican drug cartels to bring into the United States.

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Analysis: South Dakota among 25 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group, study finds

By Rushmore State News Report | May 12, 2023

South Dakota is among 25 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Rushmore State News found.

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Ramona Woman Sentenced for Grand Theft

By Rushmore State News Report | May 12, 2023

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced that Melba Jean Bickett of Ramona has been sentenced to two years in the South Dakota Women’s Prison after pleading guilty to one count of Grand Theft.

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Gov. Noem Signs Executive Order Banning Tencent

By Rushmore State News Report | May 12, 2023

On May 4, Governor Noem signed Executive Order 2023-06 banning Tencent Holding, Ltd. (“Tencent”) for state government agencies, employees, and contractors using state devices.

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Congressional Record publishes “MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITIONS” in the Senate section on May 10

By Rushmore State News | May 12, 2023

“MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITIONS” was published on pages S1601-S1602 of the Congressional Record on May 10.

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Thune: We Need a Pro-Growth, Pro-Opportunity, and Pro-Taxpayer Tax Code

By Rushmore State News Report | May 12, 2023

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight, today spoke on the Senate floor about the striking contrast between Democrats’ and Republicans’ approach to tax policy. Thune noted that Democrats view it as a way to collect money to pursue their big-government and big-spending agenda, whereas Republicans’ primary focus is helping the economy grow, expanding prosperity for all, and making sure taxpayers keep more of their hard-earned dollars.

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Rounds, Luján and Johnson Introduce National American Indian Veterans Charter Bill

By Rushmore State News Report | May 12, 2023

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, today led a group of 34 senators in introducing bipartisan legislation to create a congressional charter for the National American Indian Veterans (NAIV).

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Gov. Noem Expands Paid Family Leave for State Employees

By Rushmore State News Report | May 11, 2023

Rules Package to Expand Benefit to 100%

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Thune Warns of Biden’s Anti-Conventional-Energy Policies

By Rushmore State News Report | May 11, 2023

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed how President Biden’s Green-New-Deal, anti-conventional-energy policies jeopardize our nation’s energy supply and drive up prices for American consumers. Thune noted that the president should be pursuing an all-of-the-above energy policy that embraces the full spectrum of available renewable and conventional energy sources. Thune also urged President Biden to utilize biofuels to their full potential, following the administration’s decision to allow the summertime sale of E15 fuel at Thune’s request.

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Governor Noem Appoints James V. Lochner and Doug Morrison to Board of Regents

By Rushmore State News Report | May 10, 2023

On May 2, Governor Krisi Noem announced that she will appoint James (Jim) V. Lochner and Doug Morrison to serve on the South Dakota Board of Regents.

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Active Search Underway For Suspect In Union County Murder Case

By Rushmore State News Report | May 10, 2023

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced that the state Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and other law enforcement agencies are asking for the public’s help in locating Alfredo Castellanos-Rosales, 39, of Sioux City, Iowa, who is wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred last week in Union County.

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Thune on Fox News: President Biden Must Negotiate with Speaker McCarthy

By Rushmore State News Report | May 10, 2023

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Your World with Neil Cavuto on Fox News to reiterate that the only path forward for a solution to raise the debt limit is an agreement that is acceptable to both House Republicans and President Biden.

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52 people age 85 and older in South Dakota are estimated to have died during week ending April 22

By Rushmore State News | May 9, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 52 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 22.

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Thune: It’s About Time

By Rushmore State News Report | May 9, 2023

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about Democrats’ hypocrisy when it comes to raising the debt ceiling. Thune noted that President Biden can either get serious about engaging in real negotiations with Speaker McCarthy and arrive at a genuine compromise or refuse to meaningfully engage and ensure that his presidency is remembered for a Democrat default on the debt.

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CDC estimates 41 people in 75-84 age group in South Dakota died during week ending April 22

By Rushmore State News | May 8, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 41 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 22.