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Moody County ranks 57th in South Dakota for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By Sioux Empire Today | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Moody County received an average of $9,890 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 10th lowest in South Dakota.

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Sanborn County: Residents received $2.05 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Sioux Empire Today | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.3% of income in Sanborn County, providing an average of $849 per capita to residents.

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Sioux Empire Today area weekly mass times

By Sioux Empire Today | Apr 12, 2025

The following parishes in the Sioux Empire Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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House passes SAVE Act to enhance election security, reduce federal spending, and address tariffs

By Sioux Empire Today | Apr 11, 2025

The House of Representatives has approved the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, introducing measures to enhance election security by requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration in federal elections.

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Dusty Johnson praises House approval of budget resolution, begins reconciliation process

By Sioux Empire Today | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson has expressed his approval following the passage of a budget resolution in the House.

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Johnson backs bill for citizenship proof in voting registration

By Sioux Empire Today | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson of South Dakota has cast his vote in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a legislative move designed to limit voting in federal elections strictly to U.S. citizens.

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Miner County: Medicaid dependency reached 2.4% in 2022

By Sioux Empire Today | Apr 10, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.4% of income in Miner County, providing an average of $1,770 per capita to residents.

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House approves No Rogue Rulings Act to limit judge-issued nationwide injunctions

By Sioux Empire Today | Apr 9, 2025

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the No Rogue Rulings Act, a legislative measure aimed at curtailing the authority of single district court judges to issue nationwide injunctions.

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Employers in Sioux Empire Today publication area filed 718 H-1B petitions throughout 2024

By Sioux Empire Today | Apr 8, 2025

Employers based in the Sioux Empire Today publication area submitted 718 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Hanson County: Medicaid made up 0.3% of total income in 2022

By Sioux Empire Today | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 0.3% of income in Hanson County, providing an average of $273 per capita to residents.

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McCook County ranks 48th in South Dakota for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Sioux Empire Today | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of McCook County received an average of $10,622 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 19th lowest in South Dakota.

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Johnson announces service academy nominations open for South Dakota's Class of 2030

By Sioux Empire Today | Apr 7, 2025

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson from South Dakota has announced that applications are now open for nominations to U.S. Service Academies for the graduating Class of 2030.

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Sioux Empire Today area weekly mass times

By Sioux Empire Today | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the Sioux Empire Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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McCook County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 2.4% of income in 2022

By Sioux Empire Today | Apr 5, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.4% of income in McCook County, providing an average of $1,761 per capita to residents.

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Senators reintroduce bill to protect U.S. food names

By Sioux Empire Today | Apr 4, 2025

The European Union has been leveraging its economic and political influence to enforce trade practices aimed at protecting geographic indicators.

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Johnson calls for scrutiny of Indian country fund management

By Sioux Empire Today | Apr 4, 2025

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) addressed issues concerning the allocation of funds for Indian country, calling on Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Department of Government Efficiency Chair Elon Musk to address the waste,...

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Rapid City man sentenced for fourth failure to register as a sex offender

By Sioux Empire Today | Apr 2, 2025

A man from Rapid City has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence on March 31, 2025, following the conviction of 48-year-old...

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Moody County: Residents received $4.48 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Sioux Empire Today | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.1% of income in Moody County, providing an average of $705 per capita to residents.

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U.S. lawmakers reintroduce act to protect food naming rights in international markets

By Sioux Empire Today | Apr 1, 2025

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson and U.S. Senators John Thune and Tammy Baldwin have reintroduced the Safeguarding American Food and Export Trade Yields (SAFETY) Act.

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Residents of Sanborn County received $11,042 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 41st in South Dakota

By Sioux Empire Today | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Sanborn County received an average of $11,042 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 26th lowest in South Dakota.