It’s that time of year again. School is back in session, classrooms are full of students, and sports teams are taking the field. The beginning of a new school year is an important moment, not just for kids on their first day of kindergarten or seniors setting out for their... Continue Reading
There’s no better place to be in the summertime than South Dakota. I’m fortunate to get to spend so much of the year traveling our state, visiting our communities, and hearing from my most trusted advisers: South Dakotans. The month of August presents a unique opportunity to spend extra time... Continue Reading
Washington Examiner With the summer travel season well underway, Americans across the country are experiencing delays, cancellations, and chaotic last-minute changes that make their air travel more difficult. Even more concerning, this spring the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released an alarming Aviation Safety Call to Action over the unusually high volume of near-miss events... Continue Reading
From the plains to the pine forests, South Dakota’s land is intertwined with our way of life. Farmers and ranchers produce the nation’s food on this land. Critical minerals and energy are extracted from it. And hunters, hikers, and campers use it for recreation. South Dakotans know its value and... Continue Reading
Summer is in full swing in South Dakota. Fair season is ramping up. The weather is great for a hike in the Black Hills or a day at the lake. And visitors from all over are flocking to South Dakota’s unique sites and natural wonders. With so much to see... Continue Reading
Lately, the president has taken to touting his economic policies. With consumer prices up 16 percent since he took office, though, there’s little for which he should be proud. In that time, inflation has cost the average South Dakota family $895 per month. The president calls it “Bidenomics,” but it’s... Continue Reading
The threat that China poses both militarily and economically is widely recognized. I’m proud that the Senate recently passed a strong defense bill that will enable the U.S. military to better deter Chinese aggression. But we also need to compete with China from a position of economic strength, and a... Continue Reading
Just a few months after I was elected to the Senate, we got the dreaded news that Ellsworth Air Force Base was being recommended for closure. The odds of saving the base were slim. The Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission in charge of these decisions rarely reversed course. But,... Continue Reading
Farmers and ranchers face a lot of uncertainty in their profession – few jobs are subject to markets and weather like agriculture. That’s why farmers and ranchers depend on the resources available to them through the farm bill. Agriculture is the lifeblood of South Dakota, and as a member of... Continue Reading
In South Dakota, we take pride in a job well done. Our work ethic is often instilled in us from a young age – first at home and school, in sports, and eventually in our first jobs. A first job is an important rite of passage that teaches values like... Continue Reading
In the summer of 1776, the Revolutionary War was in its second year, and the ragtag Continental Army faced long odds for success against the British. It was under these circumstances that the delegates to the Second Continental Congress not only declared independence from Great Britain, they put forward a... Continue Reading
Countering the threat from China has to be a priority for the United States. China has recently grown more aggressive not only toward those in its own backyard, but also against the United States. Earlier this year, a Chinese spy balloon traversed America attempting to collect intelligence from military bases.... Continue Reading
