WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Whip Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today announced that his current whip office deputy chief of staff Nick Rossi will succeed Brendon Plack as chief of staff. “Having served in a number of roles in my committee and leadership offices, Nick is uniquely prepared to take on these... Continue Reading
Click here or on the picture above to watch Thune’s speech. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the upcoming congressional state work period, what he likes best about traveling around the state, including some of his favorite stops, and why South Dakota is the best place in the country... Continue Reading
Click here or on the picture above to watch Thune’s speech. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed how he has worked to address South Dakotans’ priorities in Congress so far this year. Thune’s remarks below (as prepared for delivery): “Mr. President, I always find that the end... Continue Reading
Click here or on the picture above to watch Thune’s speech. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), a member of the tax-writing Senate Finance Committee, this week discussed how tax reform has benefited the American people and how Congress can continue to build off that success and strengthen the tax code even... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D) issued the following statement today regarding the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Mark Esper to serve as secretary of defense. “Nations around the world, including China and Russia, continue to make strategic and technological advancements to their military readiness. It’s essential that our nation doesn’t fall... Continue Reading
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) today applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) announcement that it would award a $13 million federal grant to support a bridge replacement project for the Missouri River Bridge, which connects Pierre and Ft. Pierre.... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D) is currently seeking college students to serve as fall interns in his office in Washington, D.C., as well as in his offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls. Interns in Thune’s state offices will participate in constituent service and state outreach activities, while students... Continue Reading
Click here to watch Thune’s speech. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, today discussed the privacy challenges consumers face when using online platforms. Thune believes that more transparency is one way to address this issue, and he remains committed... Continue Reading
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.), members of the tax-writing Senate Finance Committee, today reintroduced the S Corporation Modernization Act (S. 2156), legislation that would make several pro-growth reforms to help S corporations operate more easily, which would improve their ability to raise capital. “While I believe... Continue Reading
Click here or on the picture above to watch Thune’s speech. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) this week discussed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the positive effects it would have on our agriculture economy. Thune urged Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives to indicate they would be willing... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.) today applauded the U.S. Department of Treasury for expanding its preventive services safe harbor for health savings account-eligible high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to cover certain chronic disease services and drugs on a pre-deductible basis. In June, Thune and Carperintroduced legislation that... Continue Reading
Click here or on the picture above to watch Thune’s speech. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the growing economy, which has been fueled by Republicans’ pro-growth economic policies like tax reform and deregulation. Thune’s remarks below (as prepared for delivery): “Mr. President, we received more good... Continue Reading
