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Johnson reintroduces bill to protect Wounded Knee Massacre site

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) has re-introduced the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act in an effort to preserve a portion of land significant for its historical context.

By Sioux Empire Today | Jan 6, 2025

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Dusty Johnson begins fourth term as South Dakota's lone U.S. representative

Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson was sworn in as South Dakota's sole representative in the U.S. House of Representatives.

By Sioux Empire Today | Jan 3, 2025

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Outlook on policy changes as new administration prepares for 2025

By Sioux Empire Today | Jan 3, 2025

Over the past four years, Americans have been dealing with the impact of policies from the Biden Administration.

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House efforts continue amid opposition over continuing resolution

By Sioux Empire Today | Dec 20, 2024

Earlier this week, the House introduced a continuing resolution (CR) spending bill that included numerous unrelated provisions.

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Johnson introduces bills targeting China's role in U.S. fentanyl crisis

By Sioux Empire Today | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson, alongside the Select Committee on China’s Fentanyl Policy Working Group, has introduced new legislation to address the ongoing fentanyl crisis and hold China accountable for its role in the epidemic.

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Court backs Congress' authority on TikTok sale amid privacy concerns

By Sioux Empire Today | Dec 13, 2024

A federal court has affirmed that Congress holds the authority to mandate the sale of TikTok from its current owner, ByteDance.

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House passes defense bill ending 'woke' policies; strengthens military focus

By Sioux Empire Today | Dec 12, 2024

Today, the House of Representatives approved the annual defense package, which features two provisions led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson from South Dakota.

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Johnson supports act to teach students about communism's dangers

By Sioux Empire Today | Dec 6, 2024

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson from South Dakota has cast his vote in favor of the Crucial Communism Teaching Act, aimed at educating high school students about the dangers associated with communism.

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Republican Main Street Caucus chairman re-elected; DOGE discussed for government efficiency

By Sioux Empire Today | Dec 6, 2024

This week marked a significant development in the Republican Main Street Caucus as its current Chairman was re-elected to continue leading the group.

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Dusty Johnson re-elected chair of Republican Main Street Caucus

By Sioux Empire Today | Dec 4, 2024

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson from South Dakota has been re-elected as Chair of the Republican Main Street Caucus.

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Rapid City man sentenced for failure to register as sex offender

By Sioux Empire Today | Nov 27, 2024

A man from Rapid City, South Dakota, has been sentenced to federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence on November 25, 2024.

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Legislator addresses IHS payment issues and WHO transgender medicine concerns

By Sioux Empire Today | Nov 27, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving to the people of South Dakota.

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Veterans' healthcare act passes; USPS halts changes in Sioux Falls

By Sioux Empire Today | Nov 21, 2024

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Director recently testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to address concerns regarding the agency's disaster response.

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Johnson's healthcare reform bill passes House committee

By Sioux Empire Today | Nov 20, 2024

The House Natural Resources Committee has approved the Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act, a bill introduced by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson from South Dakota.

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Dusty Johnson congratulates Senator Thune on Senate majority leader election

By Sioux Empire Today | Nov 13, 2024

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson has extended his congratulations to Senator Thune on his election as the Senate's Majority Leader.

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Johnson supports Noem's appointment as Homeland Security Secretary

By Sioux Empire Today | Nov 12, 2024

Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson expressed his support for Governor Kristi Noem's selection as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

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Watauga man receives over 13-year sentence for firearm possession as felon

By Sioux Empire Today | Nov 10, 2024

A man from Watauga, South Dakota, has been sentenced to over 13 years in federal prison after being convicted of possessing a firearm as a felon and assaulting a federal officer. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann delivered the sentence on...

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Sisseton man receives eight-year sentence for sexual abuse of minors

By Sioux Empire Today | Nov 10, 2024

A Sisseton man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for sexually abusing several minor girls.

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McLaughlin man receives federal prison sentence for burglary on reservation

By Sioux Empire Today | Nov 10, 2024

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann has sentenced Nathaniel B. Griffin, a 49-year-old resident of McLaughlin, South Dakota, to nearly 14 months in federal prison for First-Degree Burglary.

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Watertown man sentenced to two decades for abusive sexual contact

By Sioux Empire Today | Nov 10, 2024

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Deserick Jake Bird, a Watertown, South Dakota man, for Abusive Sexual Contact. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann delivered the sentence on November 4, 2024, in...