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Custer County: Residents received $33.64 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 23, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6% of income in Custer County, providing an average of $3,735 per capita to residents.

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Fall River County: Medicare dependency reached 7.5% in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 22, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.5% of income in Fall River County, providing an average of $4,071 per capita to residents.

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Perkins County ranks 20th highest in South Dakota for per capita government transfer income at $13,042 in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 21, 2025

In 2022, residents of Perkins County received an average of $13,042 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 20th highest in South Dakota.

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John Thune honors Pope Francis’s legacy with heartfelt tribute

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 21, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has expressed his sentiments following the passing of Pope Francis.

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Oglala Lakota County: Medicare made up 5% of total income in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 20, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5% of income in Oglala Lakota County, providing an average of $1,777 per capita to residents.

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2022: Bennett County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Bennett County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 4.8%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 9.1%.

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Western South Dakota News area weekly mass times

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 19, 2025

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

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Meade County: Medicare transfers accounted for 4% of income in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4% of income in Meade County, providing an average of $2,161 per capita to residents.

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Lawrence County: Residents received $85.37 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.6% of income in Lawrence County, providing an average of $3,137 per capita to residents.

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Pennington County: Medicare dependency reached 4.5% in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 16, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.5% of income in Pennington County, providing an average of $3,143 per capita to residents.

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Jackson County ranks 14th in South Dakota for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Jackson County received an average of $13,928 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 14th highest in South Dakota.

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Harding County: Medicare transfers accounted for 3.5% of income in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 3.5% of income in Harding County, providing an average of $1,818 per capita to residents.

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Harding County: Residents received $296,000 per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 0.4% of income in Harding County, providing an average of $223 per capita to residents.

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Western South Dakota News area weekly mass times

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 12, 2025

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

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Haakon County: Medicaid dependency reached 1.3% in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 12, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.3% of income in Haakon County, providing an average of $1,031 per capita to residents.

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Senators propose bill to streamline tax filing for mobile workers

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Senators John Thune and Catherine Cortez Masto have introduced the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act.

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Thune marks Senate Republicans' 100 days of legislative activity and achievements

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate, reflecting on what he described as a productive initial 100 days of the 119th Congress.

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Ziebach County: Medicaid made up 9% of total income in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 10, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9% of income in Ziebach County, providing an average of $3,018 per capita to residents.

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Senator Thune discusses legislative priorities and tax policies with Sean Hannity

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 9, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune appeared on Fox News with Sean Hannity to discuss significant achievements and plans of the current Congress.

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Thune: Senate pushes Trump's foreign policy nominations forward

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 9, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke on the Senate floor on efforts to swiftly approve President Trump’s foreign policy team, emphasizing America's interests and security priorities.