Western South Dakota News

Thune addresses Republican tax agenda and potential Democrat resistance

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 1, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed a press conference in Washington, discussing the Republican agenda and an expected confrontation with Democrats over tax policies.

U.S. legislators reintroduce bill to defend common food names in trade agreements

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 1, 2025

A group of U.S. Senators and Representatives have reintroduced the Safeguarding American Food and Export Trade Yields (SAFETY) Act.

Butte County: Residents received $14.63 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 1, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.8% of income in Butte County, providing an average of $1,358 per capita to residents.