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SDPB statement regarding Governor Noem’s budget address

We are sad and disappointed to hear that Governor Noem has recommended what amounts to deep cuts to South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s budget, amounting to a 65% decrease in our state budget allocation.SDPB provides South Dakotans with one-of-a-kind local programming,...

Create a new holiday tradition by giving blood or platelets

Donors who come to give in December can give a gift and get a gift As holiday celebrations continue into December, the American Red Cross encourages donors to keep the blood supply top of mind by giving blood or platelets this month. Type O negative blood donors and...

Thankful

By: First Gentleman Bryon Noem  The holidays are a wonderful time to spend time together and celebrate traditions as a family. Every family celebrates in their own unique way and develops their own traditions. The Noem family has our own Thanksgiving traditions that...

The end of open borders

Sen. John Thune It’s been clear for a while now that an enduring legacy of the Biden-Harris administration will be the historic immigration crisis at our southern border. The last four years have been the four highest years of illegal immigration ever recorded. This...

Faith, family, and freedom

Rep. Dusty Johnson is pictured meeting with Oglala Sioux Tribe. (Photo/Submitted) Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateHappy Thanksgiving, South Dakota! I love this season – a time to slow down, spend time with my family, and think about all the things I am thankful for, like...

Weekly Round(s) Up

Sen. Mike Rounds Last week was another busy week out in DC! We took 48 votes on the Senate floor as Democrats attempted to confirm as many of President Biden’s nominees as possible before they lose their majority in January. With leadership elections over, we also...

Letter to the Editior

Dear South Dakotans,We are writing to our friends and neighbors as representatives of education-focused organizations. Our organizations are comprised of South Dakotans who have served South Dakota communities and their children for decades. We express our strong...

Noem weakening public education, ignoring underserved communities

Sen. Liz Larson Rep. Eric Emery Sioux Falls, SD -- Minority Leader Sen. Liz Larson and Assistant Minority Leader Rep. Eric Emery released the following statements after Governor Kristi Noem’s budget address:Sen. Liz LarsonSenate Minority LeaderDistrict 10 - Sioux...

Johnson to lead influential Conservative Caucus

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) was re-elected as Chair of the Republican Main Street Caucus (“Main Street”). In recent years, Main Street has been at the forefront of delivering key conservative wins, including cutting $2 trillion in...