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
Senator John Thune today announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has approved a $103,108 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the Yankton Fire Department in the area of operations and safety. “I’m pleased to announce this important investment that ensures South Dakota firefighters are equipped with the best resources and... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has approved a $132,358 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the Viborg Fire Department in the area of operations and safety. “I’m pleased to announce this important investment that ensures South Dakota firefighters are equipped with the best resources and... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today announced the National Park Service has approved a $13,938 grant for the City of Wagner to make improvements to its City Park. “I am pleased to announce this important funding that will allow city officials in Wagner to improve the recreational facilities of their City Park,”... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has approved a $52,526 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the Rosedale Fire Department in the area of operations and safety. “I’m pleased to announce this important investment that ensures South Dakota firefighters are equipped with the best resources and... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today announced the United States Department of Agriculture has approved a $307,831 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant for the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. “I’m pleased to announce this important funding that will increase access to quality health care for thousands of residents in rural South... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today announced the United States Department of Agriculture has approved a $319,517 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant for South Dakota State University (SDSU). “I’m pleased to announce this important funding for SDSU that will directly increase access to quality education through state-of-the-art means for thousands in rural... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has approved a $35,990 grant for the Brookings County Housing and Redevelopment Commission. “These important resources will help the Brookings County Housing and Redevelopment Commission continue to offer quality services and guidance to individuals looking... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Education has approved a $332,320 grant for Health Care Medical Technologies, Inc. in Sioux Falls. “These resources will go directly toward enhancing health education and promoting healthy lifestyles among South Dakota students and their families,” Thune said. This funding... 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
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
