Weekly Column: Looking Ahead to 2016
Old Senator Mike Rounds January 11, 2016 0
It has been a year since I was sworn into the United States Senate. When you trusted me with your vote to represent you in Washington, I promised to work to reduce burdensome regulations, promote pro-growth policies and make the government more effective and efficient. The new Republican-led Senate... Read more
A Big Week For Veterans
Old Governor Dennis Daugaard January 8, 2016 0
As I write this, the 2016 Legislative Session is just four days away. It will be a busy week at the Capitol as lawmakers return to Pierre to start filing their bills and considering proposals. It’s also going to be a big week for South Dakota veterans. Three years... Read more
Weekly Column: New Year, Same Priorities
Old Senator John Thune January 8, 2016 0
I hope the holiday season was as joyful for your family as it was for mine. My son-in-law Luke joined me and my daughter Brittany on our annual father/daughter Christmas morning run, I was fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it) able to sharpen my snow... Read more
Weekly Column: A Five-Year Fight
Old-Representative Kristi Noem January 8, 2016 0
For five years, I have fought for the day that we could put a bill on the President’s desk that would repeal Obamacare. January 7, 2016, turned out to be that day. From my first day on the job to now, I have spoken to thousands of South Dakotans... Read more
Hugh Glass and New Beginnings
Old Governor Dennis Daugaard January 8, 2016 0
As we turn the page on 2015 and welcome the New Year, it’s a great time look to the future. Many of us will establish resolutions for 2016. Whether it’s to spend more time with family, get the household budget under control, lose a few pounds or visit a... Read more
New Year, New Session
Old John Wiik January 8, 2016 0
We’ve made it past New Year’s, and we’re a week away from the start of the 2016 legislative session. First of all, as some of you already know, I have made it official, I am seeking a second term in the SD House. If you’re interested in signing a... Read more
Obamacare Repeals Reach President’s Desk
Old-Representative Kristi Noem January 6, 2016 0
Representative Kristi Noem today joined the House in passing legislation to repeal the majority of President Obama’s health care law. The bill will now head to the White House for the President’s signature or veto. While the President is expected to veto the legislation, this represents the first time... Read more
Rounds Statement on President Obama’s Gun Control Announcement
Old Senator Mike Rounds January 5, 2016 0
PIERRE—U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement on President Obama’s recently announced gun control executive actions: “The executive actions the president announced today will make it more difficult for law-abiding citizens to legally obtain firearms and do nothing to fix the problem of gun violence,” said... Read more
Jan Storm of Milbank was the lucky winner of $900 in ‘Ol Mill Bucks on Saturday December 19. She is the final winner of The Merry Milbank holiday promotion sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Storm was the second name drawn. Roslyn Reich was chosen first, but was... Read more
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Uncategorized November 10, 2015 0
