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

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

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 13, 2025

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Haakon County: Medicaid dependency reached 1.3% in 2022

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

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 12, 2025

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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.

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Perkins County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 3.1% of income in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.1% of income in Perkins County, providing an average of $1,688 per capita to residents.

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Thune targets Biden's energy regulations amid deregulatory push by Republicans

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 8, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune delivered remarks on the Senate floor, focusing on the Biden administration's energy policies.

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Thune reviews actions of first 100 days of 119th Congress

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 8, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune recapped the initial achievements of the 119th Congress during a press conference with Senate Republican leadership.

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Bennett County ranks 13th in South Dakota for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Bennett County received an average of $13,953 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th highest in South Dakota.

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Thune emphasizes Republican achievements in budget and future goals

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 7, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate floor, emphasizing the Republican party's achievements and future plans.

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Jackson County: Residents received $9.46 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.6% of income in Jackson County, providing an average of $3,353 per capita to residents.

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Bennett County: Medicaid dependency reached 8.4% in 2022

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.4% of income in Bennett County, providing an average of $4,080 per capita to residents.

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Thune discusses budget resolution, tax policy, and federal spending impact

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 4, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate floor, emphasizing the objectives of an upcoming budget resolution vote.

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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.