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Senator Thune criticizes Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan

By Western South Dakota News | May 22, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor today, criticizing the Biden administration’s new student loan debt transfer initiative. Thune argued that this latest measure would unfairly shift the burden of forgiving billions of dollars in student debt onto those without loans and fails to address the rising cost of higher education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Pennington County in week ending May 18?

By Western South Dakota News | May 21, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Pennington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Lawrence County in week ending May 18?

By Western South Dakota News | May 21, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lawrence County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Thune criticizes Democrats' handling of southern border crisis

By Western South Dakota News | May 21, 2024

U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor today regarding the ongoing situation at the southern border and criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's recent actions, which he characterized as attempts to shift blame onto Republicans for what he described as a crisis created by President Biden.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Lawrence County in week ending May 18?

By Western South Dakota News | May 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lawrence County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Thune urges withdrawal of new student loan debt transfer proposal

By Western South Dakota News | May 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) recently urged the U.S. Department of Education to withdraw its latest proposal to transfer student loan debt onto American taxpayers. The proposed rule by the Department of Education is projected to cost Americans an additional $147 billion, potentially increasing the total student loan debt transferred to taxpayers to as much as $1 trillion.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Custer County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 18

By Western South Dakota News | May 20, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Custer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Pennington County in week ending May 18?

By Western South Dakota News | May 20, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Pennington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Harding County in week ending May 18

By Western South Dakota News | May 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Harding County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Pennington County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 18

By Western South Dakota News | May 19, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Pennington County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Western South Dakota News area weekly mass times

By Western South Dakota News | May 18, 2024

The following parishes in the Western South Dakota News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Butte County in week ending May 11?

By Western South Dakota News | May 18, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Butte County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Butte County in week ending May 11?

By Western South Dakota News | May 17, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Butte County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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10.6% of citizens unemployed in Bennett County in 2021

By Western South Dakota News | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Bennett County hit 10.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Dewey County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 11

By Western South Dakota News | May 17, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Dewey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Custer County in week ending May 11

By Western South Dakota News | May 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Custer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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South Dakota Federal District Judges receive Senate confirmation

By Western South Dakota News | May 16, 2024

U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) recently took to the Senate floor to extend their congratulations to Eric Schulte and Judge Camela Theeler, nominees for the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota, following their confirmation votes in the Senate. Both senators had previously introduced these nominees during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on their nominations.

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Senator Thune honors law enforcement during National Police Week

By Western South Dakota News | May 16, 2024

U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor to commemorate National Police Week and honor law enforcement officers and their families for their service. He particularly paid tribute to Moody County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty earlier this year.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Pennington County in week ending May 11?

By Western South Dakota News | May 15, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Pennington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Thune criticizes Biden's economic policies on Senate floor

By Western South Dakota News | May 15, 2024

U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor regarding the April Consumer Price Index report, which indicated a 19.9 percent increase in prices since President Biden assumed office. In his remarks, Thune emphasized the persistent inflation and high prices, arguing that Democrats' plans to raise taxes would only intensify economic difficulties.