Thune: Senate Republicans Work to Lift Unnecessary Government Regulations

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, as I said on the floor yesterday, when I meet with South Dakota business owners, I often tell them to let... Continue Reading

Thune: Small Businesses Are the Backbone of Our Economy

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, this is Small Business Week. “A time to celebrate the entrepreneurs and innovators in our communities. “The farmers and ranchers. “The... Continue Reading

Thune Joins Larry Kudlow on Fox Business

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business. On tax permanency: “[W]e want to make sure that we get the 2017 TCJA made permanent. Particularly, you get all those pro-growth provisions … bonus depreciation and interest deductibility and... Continue Reading

Thune: 100th Howard Wood Dakota Relays Celebrates Tradition, Community, and Sportsmanship

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, tomorrow afternoon runners will take their marks for the 100th running of the Howard Wood Dakota Relays. “I have... Continue Reading

Thune Joins Sean Hannity on Fox News

Click here or on the picture to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joined Sean Hannity on Fox News. On Senate Republicans’ agenda: “Well, we’ve got a lot to do, and the president’s laid out an agenda. We’re all working together on it. I just came... Continue Reading

Thune: Senate GOP to Rein in Burdensome Biden-Era Regulations

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, over the last four years the Biden administration subjected Americans to an onslaught of regulations. “Altogether, the Biden regulatory agenda cost... Continue Reading

Thune Touts Successful First 100 Days of Trump Administration

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, it’s been 100 days of the new Trump administration – and President Trump is delivering. “Run down elements of the Republican... Continue Reading

Thune on President Trump’s First 100 Days: Promises Made, Promises Kept

Click here or on the picture to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Good afternoon. “Today marks the 100th day of the Trump presidency, and I think it has been a... Continue Reading

Thune, Smith Reintroduce Legislation to Expand and Strengthen Local Meat Processing Capabilities

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) today reintroduced the Strengthening Local Processing Act, legislation that would provide support to America’s small meat and poultry processors to help strengthen and upgrade their operations. The bill would give small meat processors more access to information that is critical to food... Continue Reading

Thune: Senate to Prioritize Budget Reconciliation, Nominations, Repealing Burdensome Biden Regulations

Click here to watch the video.  WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, before I begin, I want to mention Pope Francis, who died last Monday.   “Since he became pope in 2013, Pope Francis captured... Continue Reading

Thune Statement on Pope Francis

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement:   “Pope Francis led a life of faithful witness to the Gospel,” said Thune. “He dedicated himself to spreading the Good News with joy, and he will be remembered as a humble servant of God and... Continue Reading

Thune, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Alleviate Burdensome Tax Requirements for Individuals Working in Multiple States

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today introduced the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act, bipartisan legislation that would simplify and standardize state income tax collection for employees who travel outside of their home state for temporary work. Under current law, individuals and employers face different... Continue Reading