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Thune Reflects on His South Dakota Roots and Values that Shaped Him

“I think a lot of my political beliefs have their roots in growing up in Murdo: from a belief that government should be limited – and that if a matter can be handled at the state or local level, it should be – to my understanding of the importance of... Continue Reading

Thune, Luján, Barrasso Legislation to Expedite Broadband Permits to Unserved Communities Heads to Full Senate

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today applauded the Commerce Committee for unanimously passing their Accelerating Broadband Permits Act of 2026 (S. 4448), bipartisan legislation that would improve federal agencies’ review and... Continue Reading

Thune Hopeful Democrats Will Cooperate in Funding the Government

“I’m encouraged that so far my Democrat colleagues have signaled that they do not want to force another government shutdown. And I appreciate Chair Collins’ work to engage with Democrats and produce a bipartisan continuing resolution.”... Continue Reading

Working for South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers

Agriculture is a way of life. It’s a tough way of life, but it’s the lifeblood of South Dakota. As I’ve talked with farmers and ranchers in our state these last few years, I’ve heard about the challenges they have been facing; higher input costs, lower commodity prices, natural disasters,... Continue Reading

Fox News: Lindsey Graham was the GOP’s glue, binding us together with courage and grace

Click here to read. In the tragic and sudden loss of Sen. Lindsey Graham, America has lost one of its greatest patriots. I have lost a dear friend. And the Republican Party has lost a champion. Much will rightfully be written about Lindsey’s strong advocacy on behalf of the United States and... Continue Reading

More Opportunities for the Next Generation

There’s almost nothing parents won’t do for their kids. From the moment they hand you that little bundle, your whole life becomes about giving them a better life. For many of us, that’s the essence of the American Dream: to give your children a better life than you had. Last... Continue Reading

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