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Gov. Noem and Colleagues Oppose Changes to the Loan Level Pricing Adjustment

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

On May 31, Governor Kristi Noem and 17 of her fellow Republican governors sent a letter to President Biden and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Sandra Thompson opposing the mandated changes to the loan level pricing adjustment (LLPA). You can read the letter here.

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South Dakota deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending May 20

By Rushmore State News | Jun 6, 2023

South Dakota's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending May 20, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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44 people age 85 and older in South Dakota are estimated to have died during week ending May 20

By Rushmore State News | Jun 6, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 44 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 20.

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CDC estimates 43 people in 75-84 age group in South Dakota died during week ending May 20

By Rushmore State News | Jun 5, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 43 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 20.

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South Dakota deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending May 20

By Rushmore State News | Jun 4, 2023

South Dakota's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 20, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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CDC predicts 34 people in 65-74 age group in South Dakota died during week ending May 20

By Rushmore State News | Jun 4, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 34 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 20.

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Week of May 20: 30 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in South Dakota

By Rushmore State News | Jun 3, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 30 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 20.

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Thune: It’s Time to End Biden’s Costly Student Loan Bailout

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 2, 2023

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed President Biden’s reckless and costly student loan bailout and noted that the Senate will soon consider a resolution to block the government handout. Earlier this year, Thune introduced legislation that would prevent taxpayers and working families from paying for the cancellation of student loans and the ongoing suspension of federal student loan repayments.

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Thune on Fox News: Republicans Forced President Biden to Cut Spending

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 1, 2023

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Your World with Neil Cavuto on Fox News to discuss the Fiscal Responsibility Act, legislation that would cut non-defense discretionary spending for the first time in a decade, rescind more unspent federal funds than any bill in the history of Congress, and raise the debt ceiling without raising taxes or creating any new federal programs.

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ACRU’s Lori Roman: 'We applaud' South Dakota policymakers who 'fight to preserve and maintain constitutional rights like permitless carry'

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 1, 2023

The head of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has called South Dakota's policy of allowing citizens to carry concealed weapons without a permit an affirmation of citizens' rights to keep and bear arms.

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Rounds, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Improve Training for VA Personnel Overseeing PTSD Claims

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 1, 2023

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) reintroduced legislation to improve training for personnel handling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) claims at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). By improving training for VA personnel who are responsible for processing disability claims, this bipartisan legislation would help make certain benefits are being correctly determined so veterans experiencing PTSD are able to access the health care, treatment and compensation they need.

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Thune: Responsible Budget Reforms Help Rein in Out-of-Control Democrat Spending

By Rushmore State News Report | May 31, 2023

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about the Fiscal Responsibility Act, legislation that would strengthen work requirements in federal programs, limit discretionary spending, end the costly student loan payment moratorium, and temporarily raise the debt ceiling to avoid default – all without raising taxes.

Rounds, Blackburn Introduce Legislation to Provide Veterans with More Health Care Options

By Rushmore State News Report | May 31, 2023

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) reintroduced the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act. This legislation would allow veterans enrolled in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health system to receive care through a local community provider.

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Attorney General Jackley Says U.S. Supreme Court WOTUS Ruling Protects South Dakotans From Undue Federal Burden

By Rushmore State News Report | May 31, 2023

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley praised Thursday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision that limits the federal Government’s authority regarding the Clean Water Act. South Dakota was part of the lawsuit, Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), that led to the court’s ruling.

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AG Jackley Joins Letter Urging Congressional Passage of Illicit Xylazine Act

By Rushmore State News Report | May 31, 2023

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 38 other Attorneys General in asking Congressional Leadership to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act.

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Gov. Noem Launches Whistleblower Hotline for Higher Education

By Rushmore State News Report | May 31, 2023

On May 26, Governor Kristi Noem announced a new whistleblower hotline for students, faculty, parents, and taxpayers to report concerns at institutions of higher education in South Dakota.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in South Dakota during week ending May 13?

By Rushmore State News | May 30, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 28 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 13.

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Attorney General Jackley Releases Draft Explanation For Proposed Constitutional Amendment Revising Legislative Term Limits

By Rushmore State News Report | May 30, 2023

outh Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has released a draft ballot explanation for the proposed constitutional amendment, submitted by State Sen. Brent Hoffman of Sioux Falls, that would revise legislative term limits.

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Improving Higher Education

By Rushmore State News Report | May 30, 2023

South Dakota’s kids are our future.

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Analysis: South Dakota one of 41 states that do not ban affirmative action

By Rushmore State News Report | May 29, 2023

With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule this summer on the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions, an analysis by the Rushmore State News shows that South Dakota is one of 41 states that currently allow affirmative action.