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Corson County: Medicaid made up 8.2% of total income in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.2% of income in Corson County, providing an average of $3,408 per capita to residents.

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Senators urge Trump for year-round E15 fuel sales in 2025 to boost energy security

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 3, 2025

U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) have spearheaded a bipartisan initiative urging President Trump to authorize the year-round sale of E15 fuel throughout the summer of 2025.

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Thune defends plans to permanently extend Trump tax cuts

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 3, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota addressed the Senate regarding a budget resolution aimed at making the Trump tax cuts permanent.

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Dewey County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 7.4% of income in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.4% of income in Dewey County, providing an average of $4,005 per capita to residents.

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Thune warns of growing fentanyl threat, urges continued border emergency measures

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 2, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate with remarks on efforts to tackle the fentanyl crisis in the United States.

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Thune addresses budget resolution and opposition to Democrats' proposed tax hikes

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 2, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader, John Thune, issued a statement addressing the ongoing budget resolution discussions.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.