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Opinion
7 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
8 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.

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

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

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Opinion
8 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
8 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
8 months ago
Dusty Johnson Big 3 – Work Matters

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

Government
8 months ago
Thune: Grateful for Law Enforcement Officers’ Service and Sacrifice This National Police Week

“I am grateful for the men and women of our nation’s law enforcement community – and particularly grateful for all of our South Dakota officers, who work tirelessly to safeguard our communities.”

The U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota, where Judge Karen E. Schreier sentenced a California man to 33 years for a meth trafficking and money-laundering conspiracy.
Business
8 months ago
Strengthening Small Businesses – Weekly Rounds UP

BIG Update This week the Midwest Honor Flight came to D.C., and I had […]

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Government
8 months ago
Thune: Full Steam Ahead on the Bipartisan GENIUS Act

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks […]

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Opinion
8 months ago
Championing Freedom for Ranchers, Consumers, and American Fuel

BIG News   Heather and Charles Maude, fifth generation West River ranchers, faced up […]