Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a $10,255 loan for the Oglala Oyate Woitancan Empowerment Zone– Medicine Root District. Rural Development funds will be used in conjunction with other financing, including a Rural Development Economic Initiative Grant to construct a fire... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture has approved a $4,205,000 loan for the Rosebud Electric Cooperative, Inc. in Gregory. “I’m pleased to announce this important loan to ensure South Dakota consumers are receiving high-quality, reliable electricity,” Thune said. “Improving South Dakota’s electric capabilities directly... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a $4,400,000 loan for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. These Rural Development funds will be used to construct a nursing home. “The USDA is acting to help provide resources for the construction of a nursing... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a $75,000 loan for the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. Rural Development funds will be used in conjunction with other financing including a Rural Development Economic Initiative for teacher housing. “Educating South Dakota’s youth is a... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture has approved a $50,000 housing preservation grant for the Neighborhood Housing Services of Black Hills, Inc. in Deadwood. “Owning a home is key to financial security,” Thune said. “I’m pleased to announce this important funding that will help... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of the Treasury has approved a $100,000 grant for the Sicangu Fund in Mission. “This important funding will directly strengthen and support Native American small businesses,” Thune said. “Every year, we count on small businesses to fuel South Dakota’s economy... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture has approved a $772,000 loan for Kingsbury Electric Cooperative, Inc. in DeSmet. “I’m pleased to announce this important loan to ensure South Dakota consumers are receiving high-quality, reliable electricity,” Thune said. “Improving South Dakota’s electric capabilities directly strengthens... Continue Reading
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) today issued the following statement in response to a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California that reciting “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional: “A cornerstone of American pride and patriotism—the Pledge of Allegiance—has once again come under... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Homeland Security awarded the Canton Volunteer Fire Department a $78,825 grant for operations and firefighting safety. “These resources will help the Canton Volunteer Fire Department better serve the people in and around Canton and Lincoln County,” said Thune. The... Continue Reading
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) today praised the Administration for approving the sale of 11 million barrels of crude oil from the nation’s emergency oil stockpiles and called on Senate colleagues to support ANWR exploration to further alleviate gas prices and secure the nation’s energy supply. Combined with the 12.6 million... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a $500,000 grant for the Turner County Dairy in Parker, South Dakota. “This significant funding will help grow Parker’s economy,” Thune said. “Small businesses fuel job creation in America. I’m proud to help South Dakota... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a $483,183 grant for the Midwest Biodiesel Producers, LLC in Alexandria, South Dakota. “This significant funding will help grow Alexandria’s economy,” Thune said. “South Dakota is fast becoming the leader in the area of renewable... Continue Reading
