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Minnehaha County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 1.8% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.8% of income in Minnehaha County, providing an average of $1,316 per capita to residents.

By Sioux Empire Today | Mar 25, 2025

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In 2022, Kingsbury County ranks 30th among South Dakota counties for government transfer income per capita at $12,245

In 2022, residents of Kingsbury County received an average of $12,245 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 30th highest in South Dakota.

By Sioux Empire Today | Mar 24, 2025

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Sanborn County: Residents received $3.24 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Sioux Empire Today | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Sanborn County, providing an average of $1,342 per capita to residents.

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Miner County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.7% in 2022

By Sioux Empire Today | Mar 19, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.7% of income in Miner County, providing an average of $1,249 per capita to residents.

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Johnson introduces bill restricting use of 340B savings for transgender care

By Sioux Empire Today | Mar 18, 2025

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson has introduced a bill titled the No 340B Savings for Transgender Care Act, aiming to restrict the use of savings from the 340B drug program for transgender surgeries and hormone replacement therapies.

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Miner County residents received $12,487 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 27th in South Dakota

By Sioux Empire Today | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Miner County received an average of $12,487 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 27th highest in South Dakota.

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Hanson County: Income Maintenance made up 1.2% of total income in 2022

By Sioux Empire Today | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.2% of income in Hanson County, providing an average of $930 per capita to residents.

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Legislation targets gun rights protection and opioid crisis amid budget resolution passage

By Sioux Empire Today | Mar 14, 2025

This week, a legislative proposal was reintroduced aimed at protecting the Second Amendment rights of certain groups who use P.O. Boxes as their mailing address.

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Johnson introduces bill to simplify mortgage process on tribal trust land

By Sioux Empire Today | Mar 14, 2025

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson has introduced the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act, aimed at promoting homeownership and simplifying the mortgage approval process on tribal trust land.

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McCook County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.5% of income in 2022

By Sioux Empire Today | Mar 14, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in McCook County, providing an average of $1,076 per capita to residents.

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Johnson reintroduces bill addressing firearm registration for military and travelers

By Sioux Empire Today | Mar 11, 2025

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson from South Dakota has reintroduced the Traveler’s Gun Rights Act, aiming to address gaps in firearm registration paperwork and bolster Second Amendment rights.

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Johnson introduces bipartisan bill targeting Chinese-made fentanyl

By Sioux Empire Today | Mar 11, 2025

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson, along with the Select Committee on China's Fentanyl Policy Working Group, has introduced new legislation aimed at tackling the fentanyl crisis and holding China accountable for its role in the epidemic.

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Moody County: Residents received $7.44 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Sioux Empire Today | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.8% of income in Moody County, providing an average of $1,172 per capita to residents.

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Hanson County ranks 18th highest in South Dakota for per capita government transfer income at $13,071 in 2022

By Sioux Empire Today | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Hanson County received an average of $13,071 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 18th highest in South Dakota.

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Kingsbury County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.5% in 2022

By Sioux Empire Today | Mar 8, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in Kingsbury County, providing an average of $1,104 per capita to residents.

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Timber industry faces challenges; new plans announced for poultry crisis

By Sioux Empire Today | Mar 7, 2025

Forestry plays a significant role in the Black Hills' local economy, but recent challenges have put it at risk.

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Lincoln County: Income Maintenance made up 0.6% of total income in 2022

By Sioux Empire Today | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.6% of income in Lincoln County, providing an average of $485 per capita to residents.

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Kyle man receives federal prison sentence for assault

By Sioux Empire Today | Mar 5, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Patrick Garrett, a 30-year-old man from Kyle, South Dakota, has been sentenced to one year in federal prison.

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Johnson praises Trump's address linking border security with real-life impacts

By Sioux Empire Today | Mar 4, 2025

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson, along with Meade County Sheriff Pat West and Clay County Sheriff Andy Howe, shared their thoughts following President Trump's Joint Address to Congress.

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Representative Dusty Johnson announces guests for Trump’s joint address

By Sioux Empire Today | Mar 3, 2025

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) has announced that Meade County Sheriff Pat West and Clay County Sheriff Andy Howe will accompany him to President Trump's Joint Address to Congress.