It’s harvest season in South Dakota, and once again combines are rolling across fields to bring in this year’s crop. Farmers work hard all year, but harvest time really shows their strength and work ethic, and I’m grateful to the South Dakota farmers who are working overtime out in the... Continue Reading
In South Dakota, the holiday season begins on the third Saturday in October. The annual pheasant opener is an unofficial state holiday, and as with any holiday, the anticipation builds as the date approaches. As we dig out our blaze orange and chaps, clean the shotguns, and exchange stories about... Continue Reading
College sports has a unique place in South Dakota. It’s deeply rooted in our communities and families. Many college athletes at our state’s schools are South Dakotans themselves, and they have the opportunity in college to compete at a high level with the support of their friends, parents, and neighbors.... Continue Reading
Soon after Republicans took control of Congress last year, it became clear that if we were going to accomplish anything for hardworking Americans, we would largely have to do it alone. There is always some partisanship in Congress, but Democrats took it to a new level since last year, and... Continue Reading
At this time two years ago, with President Biden and Democrats in charge, our country was dealing with an inflation crisis and a historic immigration crisis. Democrats’ reckless spending contributed to the worst inflation in 40 years, and their open-border policies led to record-breaking illegal immigration. These were the hallmarks... Continue Reading
Who do you turn to for advice? For me, the answer is easy: South Dakotans. The people of our state are my top advisers, and your feedback is invaluable to me when I’m in Washington working for you. During the last few weeks, I’ve had the chance to spend a... Continue Reading
It’s been 25 years since September 11, 2001, but anyone who lived through that day remembers it vividly. We can still recall exactly where we were when we first saw images of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on television and feeling sick to our stomachs at seeing our... Continue Reading
Agriculture is the lifeblood of South Dakota; it affects communities large and small across our state. In just the last few weeks, I’ve sat down with ranchers in Bison, talked about the ag economy with folks at a grain elevator in Lemmon, and joined agriculture forums at the Brown County... Continue Reading
It’s back-to-school time in South Dakota. Hallways and classrooms across our state are abuzz with students, from high school seniors thinking about what comes next to kindergartners just getting started. I’m wishing all of South Dakota’s students and their teachers the best as they start another school year. The importance... Continue Reading
At the start of last year, Republicans had a long to-do list. The American people had made their priorities clear, and we were ready to deliver on them. Republicans were committed to strengthening our economy, securing the border, and making America safer and stronger in the years ahead. And that’s... Continue Reading
I was recently back in Murdo for my high school reunion, which coincided with the town’s 120th birthday. Visiting my hometown always brings back fond memories of growing up in Murdo and the sense of community, belonging, and responsibility that it instilled in me. I’ll always be the son of... Continue Reading
At the start of last year, a New York Times poll offered a warning to Democrats. The headline read, “Many Americans Say the Democratic Party Does Not Share Their Priorities.” Just weeks after Democrats were rejected at the ballot box, the Times poll suggested that one of the reasons for... Continue Reading
