WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., has introduced legislation (S. 3359) to amend title 23, U.S. Code, "to modify the distribution of funds under the tribal transportation program." The bill was introduced on Feb. 27 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz. It was referred to the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. John Thune, 511 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2321; or in the state at 246 Founders Park Drive, Ste.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., has introduced legislation (S. 3355) to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. The bill was introduced on Feb. 27 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Gary Peters, D-Mich., and Roger Wicker, R-Miss. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. John Thune, 511 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2321;   more