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Residents of Custer County received $14,538 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it ninth in South Dakota

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Custer County received an average of $14,538 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it ninth highest in South Dakota.

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Thune addresses Senate support for extending 2017 tax relief, border security, and defense investments

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 31, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate floor today, emphasizing the Senate's commitment to advancing President Trump's agenda.

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Custer County: Medicaid dependency reached 1.4% in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.4% of income in Custer County, providing an average of $887 per capita to residents.

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Western South Dakota News area weekly mass times

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 29, 2025

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

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Fall River County: Medicaid made up 3.3% of total income in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.3% of income in Fall River County, providing an average of $1,826 per capita to residents.

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John Thune discusses budget priorities and potential tax implications on Newsmax

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 28, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune recently appeared on Newsmax with Greta Van Susteren, where he discussed various legislative issues, particularly focusing on budget reconciliation.

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Oglala Lakota County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 16.3% of income in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 16.3% of income in Oglala Lakota County, providing an average of $5,805 per capita to residents.

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Thune addresses challenges in broadband expansion, urges removal of regulatory barriers

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 27, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has voiced concerns regarding the implementation of the BEAD program, a $42.5 billion initiative designed to expand broadband access in unserved parts of the United States.

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GOP senators urge revision of BEAD program regulations

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 27, 2025

U.S. Senator John Thune is leading a group of Republican senators in urging the removal of Biden-era regulations on the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

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John Thune highlights agriculture's importance amid challenges faced by U.S. farmers

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 26, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate floor, emphasizing the critical role agriculture plays in the United States.

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Legislation reintroduced to incentivize healthy living through tax benefits

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 26, 2025

U.S. Senators John Thune and Chris Murphy, along with Representatives Mike Kelly and Jimmy Panetta, have reintroduced the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act.

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Meade County: Residents received $23.31 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.4% of income in Meade County, providing an average of $759 per capita to residents.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Pennington County in week ending Mar. 15?

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 25, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Pennington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Butte County in week ending Mar. 15

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 25, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Butte County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Thune outlines Senate Republicans' priorities amid internal Democratic challenges

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 25, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the media in Washington, D.C., highlighting the Senate Republicans' commitment to their legislative agenda.

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John Thune praises Trump’s policies on immigration and international security

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 25, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate floor, highlighting President Trump's efforts to secure national borders and address international threats.

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Lawrence County: Medicaid dependency reached 1.5% in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.5% of income in Lawrence County, providing an average of $1,041 per capita to residents.

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Kyah Watson, former Stevens High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Monday, March 24 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 25, 2025

The game took place in Carmichael Arena.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Custer County in week ending Mar. 15?

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 24, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Custer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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In 2022, Dewey County ranks sixth among South Dakota counties for government transfer income per capita at $15,130

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Dewey County received an average of $15,130 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it sixth highest in South Dakota.