There are usually a handful of things drivers consider as they cross from one state into another – changes to the speed limit, different rules for the use of mobile devices, or, if they’re traveling on a motorcycle, possible helmet requirements. Of all the things drivers might consider, though, whether... Continue Reading
While the Senate floor is often the epicenter of big legislative debates, most of the bills or nominations that receive a final up-or-down vote by all 100 senators have been carefully reviewed by smaller groups of senators at each of the various committees, which, collectively, have jurisdiction over nearly every... Continue Reading
It’s a new year, but I’m focused on the same principles and priorities that have always guided me during my service to the people of South Dakota: working hard, fighting for what matters, listening to my top advisers – you, the people of South Dakota – and never, ever forgetting... Continue Reading
It’s been a humbling and highly rewarding experience to have spent the last four years leading the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. While I truly wish I could continue doing so, next year I’ll be serving as the chief vote counter in the Senate and taking on additional... Continue Reading
In a 1982 radio address to the nation, President Ronald Reagan had a simple yet poignant message for U.S. farmers. He said, “I’ve always thought that when we Americans get up in the morning, when we see bacon, eggs, toast, and milk on our breakfast table, we should give thanks... Continue Reading
Like so many other young conservatives in the 1980s, I really came of age politically during the Reagan Revolution. I was deeply inspired by President Reagan’s commitment to democracy and freedom and his compassionate, yet principled approach to governing, a model I’ve tried to embody throughout my service to the... Continue Reading
I believe the 115th Congress, which began less than two years ago, just days before President Trump took office, will be defined as one of the most productive Congresses in recent history. It’s been marked by accomplishment after accomplishment, all of which have helped fulfill my goal of making life... Continue Reading
Since 99 percent of South Dakota businesses are classified as small businesses, it’s fair to say we treat every day like it’s Small Business Saturday, the annual shopping event that occurs shortly after Thanksgiving Day. It’s a great way to shine a light on these homegrown establishments that are often... Continue Reading
There’s a lot of truth to the old saying that the days are long, but the years are short. It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating the last holiday season and time spent with family and friends. For me, as we approach this Thanksgiving – and, yes, Christmas is... Continue Reading
I was humbled and honored to have joined the president, vice president, and secretary of agriculture in the Oval Office when the president announced to me and several of my agriculture-state Senate colleagues that he was directing his administration to move forward with the year-round sale of 15-percent ethanol-blended fuel... Continue Reading
Two years ago, when Republicans took control of the White House and Congress, we promised the American people that growing the economy was going to be our top priority, and we wasted no time getting to work. We knew the American people were all too familiar with an economy that... Continue Reading
Ellsworth Air Force Base and the Powder River Training Complex (PRTC) are national assets, and I was glad to have been at the base to see the latest large force exercise firsthand and thank our men and women in uniform for what they continue to do for the state and... Continue Reading
