Since being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2004, I have been preparing for authorization of a new Farm Bill. Hundreds of hours on my schedule have been spent productively consulting with South Dakotans on farm bill issues for the past two years. South Dakota farmers, ranchers, and agri-business men... Continue Reading
Senators Johnson and Thune today announced that the Senate passed the Conference Report for the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, a comprehensive water resources bill which includes several provisions that will be particularly beneficial to South Dakota. The bill passed the Senate 81 to 12. “I have worked on... Continue Reading
Senators Johnson and Thune today announced a provision that was included in comprehensive water resources legislation that would help expand the water system that serves the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation and surrounding areas. The Water Resources Development Act of 2007 is a comprehensive water resources bill which includes several provisions... Continue Reading
Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD), Senator John Thune (R-SD) and Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin Sandlin (D-SD) announced today that South Dakota young people interested in being nominated to one of the four U.S. Service Academies for the Class of 2012 should apply by October 31, 2007. South Dakota residents between the... Continue Reading
Last night the United States Senate passed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Reauthorization Act conference report which included a provision championed by Senator John Thune and Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) that would reduce the filing of frivolous petitions, which delay entry of generic drugs to the market, and unnecessarily... Continue Reading
Today Senator John Thune joined Tom Buis, President of the National Farmers Union and Senators Max Baucus (D-MT), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Kent Conrad (D-ND), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, Orin Hatch (R-UT), Byron Dorgan (D-ND), Ken Salazar (D-CO), and Jon Tester (D-MT) at a press conference... Continue Reading
In a ceremony at his office in Rapid City, Senator John Thune today presented Charlie Reynar of Hot Springs with service medals earned by his late father, Charleton Reynar. The medals replace those which were lost when the younger Reynar’s home was destroyed by the Alabaugh Canyon fire in July.... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune issued the following statement after the Senate approved the FY 2008 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill. This bill contains several requests Senator Thune made on behalf of South Dakota. “This bill provides needed funding for some of South Dakota’s most important transportation and... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune made the following comments today on the sixth anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001: “As I reflect back on the events of September 11, 2001, I am struck by the countless acts of heroism we witnessed that day by ordinary Americans. When tragedy struck in... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune (R-SD) met with Andy Karsner, Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, yesterday in his office to discuss obtaining expedited federal approval for using higher blends of ethanol in regular non-Flexible Fuel Vehicles. “Today’s meeting was another step in the process of moving from the currently... Continue Reading
Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) today announced an effort to fund much needed new transportation construction and repair of our nation’s aging roads, rail lines, and bridges. The “Build America Bonds” Act would provide $50 billion in additional Federal transportation funding, and would empower states across the... Continue Reading
Today, Senator John Thune announced Jackson and Shannon Counties in Western South Dakota have been approved for Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding due to drought. Jackson and Shannon Counties will be allocated a total of $131,300 for drought assistance. The ECP program gives producers additional resources to remove debris from... Continue Reading
