U.S. Senators Tim Johnson (D-SD) and John Thune (R-SD) and Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD) announced today that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service has granted Father Cathal Gallagher a green card so that he may remain in the country permanently. The green card has been approved and is being... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune hosted a meeting in his office today with Mr. Michael Donley, Acting Secretary of the Air Force, General Norton Schwartz, the President’s nominee to be Air Force Chief of Staff, and General Duncan McNabb, the President’s nominee to be Commander, U.S. Transportation Command. “As a member of... Continue Reading
The U.S. Senate today passed S. 2731, a $50 billion foreign assistance bill, which includes Senator John Thune’s amendment directing $2 billion to address tribal issues. The Thune amendment redirects $1 billion in funding for law enforcement and improved health care in Indian Country — as well as $1 billion... Continue Reading
The U.S. Senate today passed Senator John Thune’s amendment to S. 2731, a $50 billion foreign assistance bill. The Thune amendment redirects $1 billion in funding for law enforcement and improved health care in Indian Country as well as $1 billion for water projects on reservations across the nation. Under... Continue Reading
The U.S. Senate tomorrow is scheduled to pass Senator John Thune’s amendment to S. 2731, a $50 billion foreign assistance bill. The Thune amendment redirects $1 billion in funding for law enforcement and improved health care in Indian Country as well as $1 billion for water projects on reservations across... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today praised a study released by South Dakota Attorney General Larry Long. The study compiles data from both state and federal law enforcement entities and attempts to identify the perpetrators of violent crime in Indian Country. “In order to combat the serious problem of crime in Indian... Continue Reading
Last night U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and John Thune (R-SD) introduced a bill (S. 3251) which would ensure eligible farmers suffering crop losses would receive advance disaster payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the calendar year crop losses occur. Grassley and Thune and other members of... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the Senate Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) bill and the Energy and Water Appropriation bill – both of which include important funding priorities for South Dakota. “Today’s committee passage of these important funding... Continue Reading
Yesterday Senator John Thune visited the Standing Rock Reservation to see first-hand the work being done as a result of Operation Dakota Peacekeeper. Senator Thune was given a tour by Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairman Ron His Horse Is Thunder, Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today announced the National Park Service has approved a $50,000 grant for the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks. “I am pleased to announce this important funding that will aid the Game, Fish and Parks Department in showcasing our state’s natural beauty,” Thune said. The... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today announced the National Park Service has approved a $9,676 grant for the City of Ipswich to make improvements to Collier Park. “I am pleased to announce this important funding that will allow city officials in Ipswich to improve the recreational facilities of Collier Park,” Thune said.... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today announced the United States Department of Agriculture has approved a $496,463 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant for Northern State University (NSU). “I’m pleased to announce this important funding for NSU that will directly increase access to quality education through state-of-the-art means for thousands in rural South... Continue Reading
