Today, the United States Senate passed U.S. Senator John Thune’s energy transmission amendment to the energy bill, which would promote the development of energy transmission infrastructure. “This legislation is critical to promoting the development of wind energy in South Dakota and around the country. As the windiest state in the... Continue Reading
Today, the Senate Finance Committee approved a revenue measure that includes legislation introduced by U.S. Senator John Thune earlier this year to extend the Production Tax Credit for wind energy. The Finance Committee proposal will be added to the energy bill currently being debated in the U.S. Senate. This afternoon,... Continue Reading
Sens. John Thune (R-SD) and James Inhofe (R-OK) today offered an amendment to the energy package being considered this week in the U.S. Senate. The measure would have provided incentives for expanded refinery capacity in order to produce clean domestic fuels from oil, coal and cellulosic biomass to reduce gas... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune (R-SD) today joined Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) in offering an amendment to the energy package being considered this week in the U.S. Senate. The measure would provide incentives for the construction of new refineries on federal lands in order to increase domestic oil production and reduce gas... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the United States Department of Energy (DOE) have awarded South Dakota State University (SDSU) $420,000 for biobased fuels research that will accelerate the development of alternative fuel resources. “SDSU continues to be a leader in the... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune (R-SD) today commented on the Senate Democrat leadership’s threat to cut off debate on the immigration reform bill and rush through its consideration: “I’ll be the first to say that the Senate often gets bogged down in unnecessarily long and partisan debates and deliberations,” Thune said. “But... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune (R-SD) has introduced an amendment to the pending immigration bill that would require strict border security measures to be funded and implemented prior to the granting of any probationary legal status to aliens. This amendment would prioritize the securing of U.S. borders before any benefits are given... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune today announced the Senate Armed Services Committee recently approved the National Defense Authorization bill for Fiscal Year 2008, which included funding for several South Dakota defense related projects. The bill authorizes funding for the Department of Defense and the national security programs of the Department of Energy.... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to open community-based outpatient clinics in Watertown and Wagner. The opening of these clinics will increase access to VA health care for South Dakota veterans. “On this Memorial Day weekend, it is critical that we remember... Continue Reading
“On this Memorial Day, we pause to consider the great sacrifices our servicemen and women have made throughout the course of our nation’s history. Only through their selflessness are we able to enjoy unsurpassed freedom and opportunity in this country,” Thune said. “We think especially of the brave men and... Continue Reading
Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Ben Nelson (D-NE) yesterday introduced S. 36, the Biofuels Innovation Program (BIP). Below is what conservation, renewable energy, and agriculture groups are saying: “On behalf of the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE), I applaud Senator Thune for developing a forward-thinking initiative that takes a balanced... Continue Reading
On the eve of the biggest weekend in auto racing, two United States Senators have asked NASCAR to consider joining the IndyCar Racing League by converting to the “fuel of the future,” American-made ethanol. With the eyes of the world on auto racing, U.S. Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Senator... Continue Reading
