The month of June is Great Outdoors Month, and it’s a good thing because just one day, or even a whole week, would hardly be enough to celebrate South Dakota’s natural treasures. From the ponderosa pines to the prairies and the Palisades, there’s so much to see in South Dakota.... Continue Reading
The month of May is dedicated to those who have served and continue to serve our country at home and around the world. Military Spouse Day, Armed Forces Day, and Memorial Day, when we remember all those who have laid down their lives in service to our country, all fall... Continue Reading
We need law enforcement officers to patrol our borders, to prevent criminals and illegal drugs from entering our country, and to take dangerous illegal aliens off of our streets. This may seem obvious, but unfortunately, my Democrat colleagues think funding law enforcement is optional – and right now they’re opting... Continue Reading
Take a look at a police officer’s belt, and you get a sense of their job. They carry handcuffs for criminals, a flashlight to see in the dark places they have to go, and a first aid kit to help a person who’s hurt. And in a single shift, an... Continue Reading
During the first week of May, we celebrate Small Business Week. This time of year, the impact that small businesses have in our communities is especially evident. We might notice the Little League team has the name of its local business sponsor on the back of its jerseys. High schoolers... Continue Reading
During National Apprenticeship Week, we celebrate the people who work in the trades and on factory floors as well as the next generation coming up to do this important work. To my knowledge, there’s no artificial intelligence that can lay a foundation for a house or chatbot that can fix... Continue Reading
Democrats have made it clear that they are the party of open borders and defunding law enforcement. They kept the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shut down for nearly two months, repeatedly moved the goalposts on negotiations to fund the agency, and ultimately walked away from bipartisan talks. Then, just... Continue Reading
I don’t know too many people who look forward to Tax Day, but thanks to Republicans’ landmark Working Families Tax Cuts legislation more Americans received good news when they filed their taxes this year. Without action from Congress, the average South Dakota family would have seen a $2,500 tax hike... Continue Reading
It’s been more than 45 days since Democrats decided to shut down the Department of Homeland Security. TSA agents and many other DHS employees have had to work without pay for weeks, and travelers have had to endure long wait times and lines stretching into airport parking garages. The Democrats’... Continue Reading
If you’ve tuned into the United States Senate lately, you may have seen senators engaged in a robust debate over an important piece of legislation: the SAVE America Act. This bill is about as common sense as they come. It would require proof of citizenship and a photo ID to... Continue Reading
Up before dawn, in the fields well past sundown, and a hard day’s work in between, no one says life on a farm or ranch is easy. This week, during National Agriculture Week, we celebrate these hardworking Americans who produce food, fuel, and fiber for America and the world. Some... Continue Reading
