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Oct. 5, 2022
Thune, Luján Introduce Bill to Improve Livestock Disaster Assistance
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 18, 2022
Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Cruz, Senators Demand Commerce Secretary Stop Permitting Delays on Existing Oil and Gas Leases to Boost Production
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 9, 2022
Letter to Martha Williams, Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service - Expanding Sportsmen's Access to Hunting and Fishing Opportunities
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 13, 2022
Rounds, Cramer and Hoeven Introduce the Landowner Easement Rights Act
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "Had a good meeting with the South Dakota sheep growers this afternoon. They told me an interesting fact: The U.S. military is the biggest consumer of American wool -- using around 20% of the U.S. wool clip to make uniforms for our troops."
Sen. John Thune
July 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of Interior and Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - As Drought Crisis Grows, Republicans Call on Administration to Take Action
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 18, 2021
Johnson & Schrader Push to Improve Public Health Preparedness with Coordinated "One Health" Approach
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 23, 2021
Bipartisan, Bicameral FEEDD Act Provides Forage Grazing Flexibility for Farmers & Ranchers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 29, 2020
Interior Announces the Delisting of the Gray Wolf in the Lower 48
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 17, 2020
Tweet - "A little bit of wind and rain can't ruin opening day of pheasant season. I look forward to this day every year. It's a great way to get out on the prairies of South Dakota and take in some of our state's wonderful beauty."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 16, 2020
A South Dakota Tradition
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Happy birthday to South Dakota's favorite son and A+ pheasant hunter, @TomBrokaw . Hope you have a great one!"
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Beautiful SD day hunting with @SenatorRounds and @vthompsonvision."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019
Merkley, Alexander, Carper, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Create Monarch and Pollinator Highways
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Bass, a very good boy, is the recipient of the Animals in War and Peace Award and has earned lots of treats in his retirement. It was great meeting U.S. Marine SSgt Alex Schnell, Bass's handler, and his family earlier today. Thankful for Bass & the Schnell family's service. #MWD"
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Caught up this afternoon with old friends @SaxbyChambliss and @MLB great Todd Worrell. I've hunted quail with Saxby in Georgia. Great to see him take aim at some SD ring neck pheasants. #perfectday"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 27, 2019
South Dakota War College - There's No Place I'd Rather Be
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Bennet, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge USDA to Prioritize Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Thanks to Hall of Fame Ag staffer Lynn Tjeerdsma for hosting us at his @bijouhills farm for S.D.'s 101st pheasant opener. #pheasantsfreefallin #hifromSD #65andsunny"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Fall is synonymous with one thing for South Dakotans: pheasant hunting season. So much so that the 3rd Saturday in October could be considered an unofficial holiday. This is a tradition we're proud of and one I'm thrilled to participate in every year. Be safe out there, hunters."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 13, 2019
South Dakota War College - A Tradition Unlike Any Other
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 22, 2019
Great Faces, Great Places
Sen. Mike Rounds
May 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt - Newhouse, Peterson Lead Bipartisan Letter to Support ESA Delisting of Gray Wolf
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 21, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture and the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - Klobuchar, Wicker Call for Examination of Increased Number of Chronic Wasting Disease Cases by U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Interior
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Wicker Fights Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 14, 2018
Thune, Carper, and Portman Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 13, 2018
Carper, Thune Announce Coast Guard Authorization Agreement
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 19, 2018
100 Years of Pheasant Hunting in South Dakota
Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 5, 2018
Letter to The Honorable Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Michael Conaway, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, and The Honorable Collon Peterson, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture - Heller and Senate Western Caucus Push for Robust Forest Management Reforms to Reduce Risk of Wildfires
Sen. John Thune, ...
July 18, 2018
Committee to Hold Hearing to Examine Innovations in Shark Research and Technology - Chairman John Thune Statement
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2017
South Dakota's Unofficial October Holiday
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 18, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - Delegation to FWS: Adequate Staffing Needed at D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 24, 2017
Thune, Klobuchar Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Unnecessary EPA Regulation of Ammunition and Fishing Tackle
Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 11, 2016
Thune Statement on Federal Board's Unilateral Decision to Rename Harney Peak
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 9, 2016
Rounds Seeks Solutions for Greater State and Local Input for Wildlife Management Decisions
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 19, 2015
Conservation Reserve Program Critical to the Future of Pheasant Hunting
Sen. John Thune
June 25, 2015
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
May 20, 2015
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
April 28, 2015
Letter to Thomas Vilsack, Secretary US Department of Agriculture - H5N2 Bird Flu
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 28, 2015
Rounds, Thune Call on USDA to Provide Immediate Assistance in Fight Against Avian Flu Virus
Sen. John Thune
April 28, 2015
Rounds, Thune Call on USDA to Provide Immediate Assistance in Fight Against Avian Flu Virus
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 1, 2015
Delegation Concerned by Misguided ESA Listing of Northern Long-Eared Bat
Sen. John Thune
March 27, 2015
Senate Approves Thune Budget Amendment Opposing Long-Eared Bat Endangered Species Listing
Sen. John Thune
March 25, 2015
Commerce Committee Approves Five Bills and Three Nominations
Sen. John Thune
March 24, 2015
Thune Introduces Bill to Extend Successful Sport Fish & Boating Fund
Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2015
Commerce Committee to Act on Extending Successful Sport Fish & Boating Fund
Sen. John Thune
March 4, 2015
Thune Introduces Bill to Stop Endangered Listing of Long-Eared Bat
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 5, 2015
Rubio, Thune, and Nelson Introduce Legislation to Set a National Standard for Small Vessel Discharges
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 21, 2015
Thune, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Unnecessary EPA Regulation of Ammunition and Fishing Tackle
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 14, 2015
Letter to Dan Ashe, Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - NLE Bat Classification
Sen. John Thune, ...
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Politician
Oct. 5, 2022
Thune, Luján Introduce Bill to Improve Livestock Disaster Assistance
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 18, 2022
Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Cruz, Senators Demand Commerce Secretary Stop Permitting Delays on Existing Oil and Gas Leases to Boost Production
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 9, 2022
Letter to Martha Williams, Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service - Expanding Sportsmen's Access to Hunting and Fishing Opportunities
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 13, 2022
Rounds, Cramer and Hoeven Introduce the Landowner Easement Rights Act
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "Had a good meeting with the South Dakota sheep growers this afternoon. They told me an interesting fact: The U.S. military is the biggest consumer of American wool -- using around 20% of the U.S. wool clip to make uniforms for our troops."
Sen.John Thune
July 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of Interior and Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - As Drought Crisis Grows, Republicans Call on Administration to Take Action
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 18, 2021
Johnson & Schrader Push to Improve Public Health Preparedness with Coordinated "One Health" Approach
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 23, 2021
Bipartisan, Bicameral FEEDD Act Provides Forage Grazing Flexibility for Farmers & Ranchers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 29, 2020
Interior Announces the Delisting of the Gray Wolf in the Lower 48
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 17, 2020
Tweet - "A little bit of wind and rain can't ruin opening day of pheasant season. I look forward to this day every year. It's a great way to get out on the prairies of South Dakota and take in some of our state's wonderful beauty."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 16, 2020
A South Dakota Tradition
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Happy birthday to South Dakota's favorite son and A+ pheasant hunter, @TomBrokaw . Hope you have a great one!"
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Beautiful SD day hunting with @SenatorRounds and @vthompsonvision."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019
Merkley, Alexander, Carper, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Create Monarch and Pollinator Highways
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Bass, a very good boy, is the recipient of the Animals in War and Peace Award and has earned lots of treats in his retirement. It was great meeting U.S. Marine SSgt Alex Schnell, Bass's handler, and his family earlier today. Thankful for Bass & the Schnell family's service. #MWD"
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Caught up this afternoon with old friends @SaxbyChambliss and @MLB great Todd Worrell. I've hunted quail with Saxby in Georgia. Great to see him take aim at some SD ring neck pheasants. #perfectday"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 27, 2019
South Dakota War College - There's No Place I'd Rather Be
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Bennet, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge USDA to Prioritize Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Thanks to Hall of Fame Ag staffer Lynn Tjeerdsma for hosting us at his @bijouhills farm for S.D.'s 101st pheasant opener. #pheasantsfreefallin #hifromSD #65andsunny"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Fall is synonymous with one thing for South Dakotans: pheasant hunting season. So much so that the 3rd Saturday in October could be considered an unofficial holiday. This is a tradition we're proud of and one I'm thrilled to participate in every year. Be safe out there, hunters."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 13, 2019
South Dakota War College - A Tradition Unlike Any Other
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 22, 2019
Great Faces, Great Places
Sen.Mike Rounds
May 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt - Newhouse, Peterson Lead Bipartisan Letter to Support ESA Delisting of Gray Wolf
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 21, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture and the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - Klobuchar, Wicker Call for Examination of Increased Number of Chronic Wasting Disease Cases by U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Interior
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Wicker Fights Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 14, 2018
Thune, Carper, and Portman Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 13, 2018
Carper, Thune Announce Coast Guard Authorization Agreement
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 19, 2018
100 Years of Pheasant Hunting in South Dakota
Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 5, 2018
Letter to The Honorable Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Michael Conaway, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, and The Honorable Collon Peterson, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture - Heller and Senate Western Caucus Push for Robust Forest Management Reforms to Reduce Risk of Wildfires
Sen.John Thune, ...
July 18, 2018
Committee to Hold Hearing to Examine Innovations in Shark Research and Technology - Chairman John Thune Statement
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2017
South Dakota's Unofficial October Holiday
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 18, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - Delegation to FWS: Adequate Staffing Needed at D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 24, 2017
Thune, Klobuchar Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Unnecessary EPA Regulation of Ammunition and Fishing Tackle
Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 11, 2016
Thune Statement on Federal Board's Unilateral Decision to Rename Harney Peak
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 9, 2016
Rounds Seeks Solutions for Greater State and Local Input for Wildlife Management Decisions
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 19, 2015
Conservation Reserve Program Critical to the Future of Pheasant Hunting
Sen.John Thune
June 25, 2015
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
May 20, 2015
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
April 28, 2015
Letter to Thomas Vilsack, Secretary US Department of Agriculture - H5N2 Bird Flu
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 28, 2015
Rounds, Thune Call on USDA to Provide Immediate Assistance in Fight Against Avian Flu Virus
Sen.John Thune
April 28, 2015
Rounds, Thune Call on USDA to Provide Immediate Assistance in Fight Against Avian Flu Virus
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 1, 2015
Delegation Concerned by Misguided ESA Listing of Northern Long-Eared Bat
Sen.John Thune
March 27, 2015
Senate Approves Thune Budget Amendment Opposing Long-Eared Bat Endangered Species Listing
Sen.John Thune
March 25, 2015
Commerce Committee Approves Five Bills and Three Nominations
Sen.John Thune
March 24, 2015
Thune Introduces Bill to Extend Successful Sport Fish & Boating Fund
Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2015
Commerce Committee to Act on Extending Successful Sport Fish & Boating Fund
Sen.John Thune
March 4, 2015
Thune Introduces Bill to Stop Endangered Listing of Long-Eared Bat
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 5, 2015
Rubio, Thune, and Nelson Introduce Legislation to Set a National Standard for Small Vessel Discharges
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 21, 2015
Thune, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Unnecessary EPA Regulation of Ammunition and Fishing Tackle
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 14, 2015
Letter to Dan Ashe, Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - NLE Bat Classification
Sen.John Thune, ...
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