Sen. John Thune (R-SD) today introduced S. 1761, the Gulf Coast Recovery Act, to limit the liability that private contractors face as they work to clean up and rebuild those regions devastated by Hurricane Katrina. “Just as our nation witnessed following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, contractors are playing a major... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture has approved a $766,000 loan and a $632,000 grant for the B-Y Water District in Southwest Bon Homme County. “I’m pleased to announce this important funding to provide South Dakota consumers with high-quality, reliable water service,” Thune said.... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture has approved a $50,000 housing preservation grant for the NE South Dakota Community Action Program in Sisseton. “Owning a home is key to financial security,” Thune said. “I’m pleased to announce this important funding that will help low-income... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a $72,145 loan for the Eureka Community Benevolent Hospital Association. Rural Development funds will be used in conjunction with other financing, including a Rural Development Economic Initiative Grant for the purchase of x-ray equipment. “The... Continue Reading
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
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
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a $4,400,000 loan for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. These Rural Development funds will be used to construct a nursing home. “The USDA is acting to help provide resources for the construction of a nursing... Continue Reading
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a $75,000 loan for the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. Rural Development funds will be used in conjunction with other financing including a Rural Development Economic Initiative for teacher housing. “Educating South Dakota’s youth is a... Continue Reading
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
Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of the Treasury has approved a $100,000 grant for the Sicangu Fund in Mission. “This important funding will directly strengthen and support Native American small businesses,” Thune said. “Every year, we count on small businesses to fuel South Dakota’s economy... 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
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) today issued the following statement in response to a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California that reciting “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional: “A cornerstone of American pride and patriotism—the Pledge of Allegiance—has once again come under... Continue Reading
