WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced the application process is now open for his U.S. Service Academy nomination for the graduating Class of 2029. "It's exciting to see South Dakotans thrive at our prestigious service academies, and I'm honored to play a role in nominating them to move forward in the application process," said Johnson. "Each year I receive applications from a di  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) urged National Guard Bureau Chief Daniel R. Hokanson to ensure the availability of incentive programs for National Guard members. "Missing or delayed bonus payments for our soldiers has become a troubling trend--one that cannot continue," said Johnson. "Our servicemembers are counting on bonuses they were promised to pay their bills. We must uphold our  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) cosponsored the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act to prevent the creation of a central digital bank currency (CDBC), protecting the financial privacy of all Americans. Unlike decentralized cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, a CBDC is a digital form of sovereign currency that is issued, monitored, and managed by a central bank. In short, a CBDC is government-control  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) sent a letter to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Interior requesting a meeting to discuss options for law enforcement training in South Dakota. Currently, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) requires a majority of tribal law enforcement officers to receive training at a facility in New Mexico. Discussions with tribal and law enforcement leaders have indi  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary on April 5, 2024: * * * Pump the Brakes on Biden's EV Mandate By Sen. John Thune The Biden administration's pursuit of its Green New Deal agenda jeopardizes Americans' access to secure, reliable, and affordable energy. Energy costs have increased 35 percent under President Biden. The electric grid is struggling to keep up with demand. And new taxes and regulations are making life difficult for conventiona  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced the 2024 Congressional Art Competition, which puts the artwork of South Dakota students in the U.S. Capitol building. The South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) is now accepting entries on behalf of Rep. Johnson's office. The contest is open to all South Dakota high school students. The first-place winning entry will be displayed in the Cannon Tunn  more