This past year has been tough for everybody, but especially for South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers, who were already experiencing a struggling agriculture economy before the pandemic hit. Since I’ve been in Congress, fighting for agriculture – South Dakota’s top industry – has been one of my highest priorities. As... Continue Reading
President Biden pledged to be a president for all Americans. He reiterated that sentiment at his inauguration, stating, “On this January day, my whole soul is in this: Bringing America together, uniting our people, uniting our nation.” But it’s not enough to talk about unity. It has to be matched... Continue Reading
On January 22, we observed the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade – the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion through all nine months of pregnancy. It’s a somber day every year, as we contemplate the millions of lives lost to abortion since the Roe v. Wade decision. But I’m... Continue Reading
As we begin a new Congress with a Democrat-led House of Representatives, a Democrat in the White House, and a 50-50 split in the Senate, I’m sure there will be plenty of policy disagreements ahead. But I am also hopeful that we will find ways to work together across the... Continue Reading
The consequences of the Capitol riots on January 6 will last years, as our nation comes to grips with what led to this point. Every day since, we have learned new details that show how close our country came to even greater tragedy and loss of life. Many questions are... Continue Reading
January 6 was a horrifying day. Violent protesters stormed the Capitol, attacking law enforcement and endangering everyone working inside, from senators’ staffers to maintenance workers. Peaceful protest is a hallmark of our country. The right of assembly is a sacred American right. What happened at the Capitol was not a... Continue Reading
It was a year unlike any other, and as it comes to a close, I’ve been taking time to reflect on both the incredible challenges we’ve faced and the opportunities for the New Year. There’s no way around the tough economic hardships, the lives we’ve lost, and the difficult moments... Continue Reading
There is no way around it – this has been a tough year. Painful but necessary social distance, economic hardship, and – of course – unimaginable loss of American lives. It has also been a year of unmistakable American spirit. This spirit of ingenuity and perseverance is highly evident in... Continue Reading
The complicated tax situation facing mobile workers has been an issue in need of a solution for a while now, but the urgency to address it has grown exponentially during the pandemic. As everyone knows, medical professionals from around the country have traveled to hard-hit areas this year to help... Continue Reading
Every year during the holiday season, I encourage South Dakotans to support the small businesses that make South Dakota great. This year, though, “shopping small” is one of the biggest ways we can help our neighbors and our communities through this challenging time. While the pandemic has taken a toll... Continue Reading
The Great Plains were homesteaded by men and women with a strong yearning for freedom and liberty – seeking an opportunity for their hard work and resourcefulness to cultivate enough prosperity to provide for their families, build some savings, and see the next generation do a little better than themselves. Many... Continue Reading
It’s been a tough year for pretty much everybody. The global pandemic has changed our lives in ways we could not have imagined last Thanksgiving, and our celebrations may look a little different this year. Tough times can be, well, tough. We have strains and worries this Thanksgiving that we... Continue Reading
