ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-South Dakota Celebrates REINS Act Victory in the State Legislature * Mar 4, 2026 by AFP Pierre, SD - Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) declared victory after the state's REINS Act cleared the State Legislature in a final vote Tuesday evening, bringing more legislative oversight to the state's regulatory processes. The REINS Act successfully cleared b  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 4 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs 11 Bills into Law * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following 11 bills into law: * SB 21 modifies tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability; * SB 25 updates provisions related to the permit application process for proposed energy and transmission facilities; * SB 165 revises certain provisions pertaining to municipa  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 4 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs SNAP Waiver, Urges Congress to Fix Federal Program * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed HB 1056 and called on Congress to fix the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at the federal level to provide certainty to states. The Governor outlined his decision in a letter, which can be found here. "I agree with the Legislature's and the Trump   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson's Tribal Homeownership Bill Passes U.S. House * Washington, D.C. - Today, the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act, led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) passed the House with a 384-40 vote. Johnson's bill advocates for homeownership and streamlines the approval process for mortgages on tribal trust land. The Senate passed (link is exte  more

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, March 4 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * Mines Chemical Engineering Students Host 19th Annual Community Dublin Dash * For nearly two decades, South Dakota Mines chemical engineering students have turned St. Patrick's Day into more than just a celebration of green; they've made it a community tradition with purpose. The popular Dublin Dash 5K fun run/walk, in its 19 th year, returns Saturday, March 7, invit  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Joins Martha MacCallum on Fox News * Click here to watch the interview. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Martha MacCallum on Fox News. On the War Powers Resolution: "This is all about the Democrats'... Trump Derangement Syndrome... and their blind hatred of the president, just being opposed to anything that he wants to do... Cl  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Republicans Prioritize Putting More Money in Americans' Pockets * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, last week Leader Schumer came to the floor to announce, and I quote, 'Lowering costs will be Senat  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Slams "Massive Fraud and Waste" at Homeland Security Department on CNN Following Kristi Noem's Hearing * Schiff also spoke about the Senate's upcoming Iran War Powers Resolution vote: "The president needs to come to Congress and make the case and seek an authorization." Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CNN's The Lead with Jack Tapper to disc  more