Press Releases - Senator John Thune

Thune Announces $50,000 Grant for the Neighborhood Housing Services of Black Hills, Inc. in Deadwood

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

Thune Announces $4,205,000 Loan for Rosebud Electric Cooperative, Inc. in Gregory

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

Thune Announces $10,255 Rural Development Loan for the Oglala Oyate Woitancan Empowerment Zone

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

Thune: ELLSWORTH IS SAVED!

Today Senator John Thune (R-SD) made the following statement regarding the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission’s decision to remove Ellsworth Air Force Base from the Department of Defense closure list: “This is a tremendous victory for the people of South Dakota and America’s national security. I commend the BRAC... Continue Reading

Army Corps begins $6m Mni Waste Intake project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is initiating construction on the Mni Wasté Intake Relocation Project, which Senator John Thune helped secure $6 million in emergency funding for. The extension of the Tri County water intake will provide critical relief for 14,000 people in three South Dakota... Continue Reading

Thune – Johnson Announce $225 Million in Funding for South Dakota in Transportation Bill

U.S. Senators Tim Johnson (D-SD) and John Thune (R-SD) today announced $225 million in project earmarks for South Dakota as part of the soon-to-be-passed Transportation Bill. Both Johnson and Thune were negotiators on the conference committee responsible for this much needed legislation. This bill, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient... Continue Reading

Thune announces federal funds for South Dakota communities potentially at risk of BRAC results

Senator John Thune today announced the U.S. Department of Labor is granting $1 million to the South Dakota Department of Labor to help the State initiate early planning for workers who could be at risk as a result of the current Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round. The federal grant... Continue Reading

THUNE, SNOWE DEMAND PENTAGON IMPLEMENT BRAC RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY AFTER CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL; ALLOW PERSONNEL TO TESTIFY

With the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission having barely begun its work reviewing the Pentagon’s BRAC recommendations, U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME) and John Thune (R-SD) are making sure the Department of Defense (DoD) does not attempt to get a head start on implementing its recommendations or prevent... Continue Reading