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

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.

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 24, 2025

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Pennington County: Medicaid made up 2% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2% of income in Pennington County, providing an average of $1,388 per capita to residents.

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 23, 2025

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Harding County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.1% in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Harding County, providing an average of $1,105 per capita to residents.

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Haakon County: Income Maintenance made up 1.6% of total income in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 21, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Haakon County, providing an average of $1,214 per capita to residents.

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Ziebach County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 13.7% of income in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 19, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 13.7% of income in Ziebach County, providing an average of $4,621 per capita to residents.

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Perkins County: Residents received $3.98 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Perkins County, providing an average of $1,418 per capita to residents.

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Oglala Lakota County residents received $16,063 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking fourth in South Dakota

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Oglala Lakota County received an average of $16,063 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fourth highest in South Dakota.

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Jackson County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 7.8% in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 16, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 7.8% of income in Jackson County, providing an average of $3,465 per capita to residents.

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Bennett County: Income Maintenance made up 7.5% of total income in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 7.5% of income in Bennett County, providing an average of $3,623 per capita to residents.

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Legislation reintroduced to make crop insurance more affordable for young farmers

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 14, 2025

U.S. Senators John Thune and Amy Klobuchar have reintroduced the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, aiming to make crop insurance more affordable for young farmers and veterans.

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Thune discusses government funding challenges on Fox News

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 14, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on America's Newsroom on Fox News, addressing several key political issues.

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Thune addresses unfinished appropriations work in Senate

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 14, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate floor, emphasizing a shift in how legislative business is conducted under his leadership.

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Senate concludes longest session in over 15 years

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 13, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate floor, marking a significant legislative period as the chamber concludes its longest in-session stretch in over 15 years.

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Thune urges Democrats' cooperation as government shutdown looms

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 13, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate floor today, urging Democrats to make a decision on government funding as the deadline approaches.

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Corson County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 9.7% of income in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 13, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 9.7% of income in Corson County, providing an average of $4,007 per capita to residents.

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Thune urges Senate support for HALT Fentanyl Act amid rising overdose deaths

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 12, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate floor to discuss the human impact of fentanyl and related legislation.

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Dewey County: Residents received $22.09 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 7.9% of income in Dewey County, providing an average of $4,297 per capita to residents.

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Senator Thune urges Senate action against fentanyl crisis

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 11, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate floor, focusing on the impact of fentanyl in the United States and advocating for legislative action to combat its spread.

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Fall River County ranks highest in South Dakota for per capita government transfer income at $18,578 in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Fall River County received an average of $18,578 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it highest in South Dakota.

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Thune criticizes Democrats over use of filibuster amid legislative disputes

By Western South Dakota News | Mar 10, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) recently addressed the Senate floor, highlighting what he perceives as hypocrisy among Democrats regarding the filibuster.