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Thune and Warner reintroduce bill allowing Medicare reimbursement for pharmacist clinical services

By A. C. James | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) have reintroduced the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services (ECAPS) Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding seniors’ access to clinical services provided by pharmacists.

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Senator John Thune discusses legislative achievements and Democratic opposition during Ruthless podcast appearance

By A. C. James | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on the Ruthless podcast, where he discussed recent legislative achievements and criticized Democrats for their actions in the Senate.

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Rounds and King introduce bill raising penalties for trespassing on US intelligence sites

By F. D. Mathis | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Angus King (I-Maine), both members of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, have introduced new legislation aimed at increasing penalties for unauthorized access to U.S. Intelligence Community property.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in South Dakota declines from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025

By Rushmore State News | Jul 23, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for South Dakota in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $345,013, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rounds introduces bipartisan bills aiming at faster affordable housing development

By D. R. Daley | Jul 23, 2025

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.), both members of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, have introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at addressing the national housing shortage and improving access to...

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Saint Francis man sentenced for assault on Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation

By Rushmore State News | Jul 23, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced a Saint Francis, South Dakota man for assault with a dangerous weapon.

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Pine Ridge man receives two-year federal sentence for family assault

By Rushmore State News | Jul 23, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Pine Ridge man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for assaulting a family member.

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Senator Thune highlights drop in southern border encounters and details new legislative measures

By A. C. James | Jul 23, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate regarding recent changes at the southern U.S. border, highlighting a significant decrease in border encounters in June.

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Rapid City man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

By Rushmore State News | Jul 23, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Rapid City man has been sentenced for illegal firearm possession. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence on July 21, 2025.

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Fort Thompson woman sentenced for embezzlement from Crow Creek Sioux Tribe

By Rushmore State News | Jul 23, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Mariah Pearl Sazue from Fort Thompson, South Dakota, has been sentenced for embezzling funds from the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe.

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Senate moves toward floor votes on annual appropriations bills after years-long gap

By D. R. Daley | Jul 22, 2025

The U.S. Senate is preparing to hold votes on appropriations bills, an action that has not occurred in several years.

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First major U.S. digital asset legislation signed into law

By F. D. Mathis | Jul 22, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate following President Trump's signing of the GENIUS Act, described as the first major digital assets bill in American history.

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Thune highlights legislative achievements during first six months of Trump presidency

By A. C. James | Jul 21, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) marked the 200th day of the Republican majority in the Senate and six months since President Donald Trump took office by outlining legislative accomplishments achieved under their leadership.

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Belle Fourche man receives nearly 13-year sentence for money laundering

By Rushmore State News | Jul 21, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Belle Fourche man has been sentenced for conspiracy to commit money laundering.

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Pierre man sentenced for meth distribution in central South Dakota

By Rushmore State News | Jul 21, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Scott Reiners, a resident of Pierre, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 12 years and four months in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte delivered the sentence on July 14, 2025.

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Weekly lottery winners announced by South Dakota Lottery

By Rushmore State News | Jul 21, 2025

Check out last week’s winners!

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South Dakota receives $48 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Rushmore State News | Jul 20, 2025

The VA issued 128 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Dakota during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Thune discusses legislative priorities and calls for bipartisan cooperation

By D. R. Daley | Jul 20, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on Fox News with Maria Bartiromo to discuss recent legislative efforts and the administration’s policy agenda.

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League of American Workers Founder: ‘Sen. Rounds and Thune should vote to confirm all of Trump’s nominees’

By Rushmore State News | Jul 20, 2025

Steve Cortes, Founder and President of the League of American Workers, encouraged U.S. Senator Mike Rounds and Senator John Thune to vote to confirm all of President Trump’s nominees.

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Weekly winners announced for South Dakota Lottery prizes

By Rushmore State News | Jul 19, 2025

Check out last week’s winners.