What if I told you that if you graduated from college in the last 10 years, in addition to your student loan debt, you might owe the federal government over $300,000? If you’re in your 20s and 30s, that is unfortunately your reality. For too long, politicians in Washington have... Continue Reading
Rising temperatures replaced the roar of motorcycles and the smell of State Fair funnel cakes as families across the state began another school year. Back to school ads in full swing, teachers prepping classrooms and lesson plans, and fall sports back on the newscasts mean students and parents are adjusting... Continue Reading
Every year, South Dakotans of all ages enjoy attending the fairs across our state. Whether it is the Turner County Fair, Central States Fair, Brown County Fair, Dakotafest, the State Fair, or any event in between, these fairs mark an annual tradition that families look forward to all year. I... Continue Reading
It was three years ago that the Obama administration dubbed the summer of 2010 the “summer of recovery.” Three years later, many Americans are still searching for recovery as our economy continues to struggle under the weight of stagnant economic growth, high unemployment, and dwindling household income. National unemployment remains... Continue Reading
Whether traveling for business or a family vacation, South Dakotans rely on commercial airline service and our state’s aviation infrastructure to provide safe, reliable air travel. While there can be frustrations when it comes to airline travel, maintaining connectivity through safe, reliable, and affordable air service is vital to South... Continue Reading
August marks a season of change and an important milestone in the life of our family. This month our youngest daughter Larissa will marry Scott Hargens in Sioux Falls. I always knew this day would come; it just seems to have come sooner than I expected. It’s not them, it’s... Continue Reading
The days of summer are slowly fading. While there is still time before heading back to school, many college students and their families have been keeping a watchful eye for news coming out of Washington about what student loan interest rates will look like for the coming school year. On... Continue Reading
The U.S. Department of Education (DoE) has a specific role within the federal government, fostering the education and growth of our nation’s students. The coordination of federal education programs, management of education activities, and supplementing states efforts to provide our students with the highest quality education is a massive responsibility—one... Continue Reading
For business owners across South Dakota who have wisely chosen to do commerce within our borders, news that CNBC had ranked South Dakota the number one state in the country to do business was not surprising. Our state government has worked hard over the years to create favorable economic conditions... Continue Reading
Recently, the Obama administration announced its plans to delay implementation of one of the key components of the president’s signature health care legislation, the employer mandate. This provision, which mandates financial penalties to businesses with more than 50 employees that fail to provide government-approved health insurance to its employees, will... Continue Reading
As we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, families and businesses throughout the country will unfurl the stars and stripes and proudly display the American Flag in honor of our great nation. The importance of this waving symbol of liberty and justice is epitomized in the famous World War... Continue Reading
Family farms, ranches, and businesses are the life-blood of our South Dakota communities. As anyone who has built a business can tell you, success did not happen overnight. These families have scrimped, saved, and built job-creating businesses all with the hope and promise of passing their success on to the... Continue Reading
