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Opinion
4 months ago
Inmate Assaults Under Investigation at South Dakota State Penitentiary, AG Marty Jackley Confirms

After a meaningful Memorial Day week spent in South Dakota, including stops in Watertown, Brookings, Vermillion, and Huron, we’re back in session in Washington, D.C. In Huron, I had the honor of speaking at the dedication of the USPS office as the First Lieutenant Thomas Michael Martin Post Office Building.

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Opinion
4 months ago
Providing Clarity By Rep. Dusty Johnson

Mitchell Now publishes opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. Opinions […]

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Opinion
5 months ago
First Monday with the Mayor

In June’s episode of “First Monday with the Mayor” the topics discussed are: City […]

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Opinion
5 months ago
Out and About in South Dakota By Sen. John Thune

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Opinion
5 months ago
Modernizing Government By Rep. Dusty Johnson

Mitchell Now publishes opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. Opinions […]

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Opinion
5 months ago
Welcoming South Dakota Heroes: Midwest Honor Flight Highlights a Week of Service in D.C.

In this week’s Weekly Round[s] Up, the standout moment was meeting 76 heroic South Dakota veterans visiting Washington, D.C. through the Midwest Honor Flight. Representing 37 towns and serving in WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, these veterans were honored at the memorials dedicated to their service.

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Opinion
5 months ago
The One Big, Beautiful Bill by Rep. Dusty Johnson

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Opinion
5 months ago
Senate Faces Unprecedented Hurdle as GAO Challenges Congressional Authority Over California EV Mandate

In a rare constitutional twist, the Senate is confronting an unprecedented challenge involving California’s Clean Air Act waivers and a sweeping electric vehicle mandate. While Congress has overturned 14 regulations this year through the Congressional Review Act (CRA), the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has now asserted that these particular rules do not qualify as overturnable

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Opinion
5 months ago
Senate Advances Trump Administration Appointments, Confirms South Dakotan Dr. Troy Meink as Air Force Secretary

In this week’s Weekly Round[s] Up, the Senate continues confirming President Trump’s executive branch nominees, with personnel votes dominating the floor.

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Government
5 months ago
Dusty Johnson Big 3 – Work Matters

BIG News The House Agriculture Committee passed its portion of House Republicans’ reconciliation package, […]