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April 15, 2021 Johnson's Kids Success Act Examines Continued School Closure Impact on Vulnerable Students Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 10, 2021 Tweet - "The $1.9 trillion bill being billed by Dems as "COVID relief" is a bad bill. Sadly, it will likely become law -- without any meaningful input/support from Republicans or the millions of Americans we represent. @SenateGOP even tried to improve the bill. Some changes Dems rejected:" Sen. John Thune
Feb. 24, 2021 Student Loan Debt Sen. John Thune
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Non-partisan Congressional Budget Office says that 95% of the money allocated to schools in the Democrats" $1.9 trillion partisan spending bill wouldn't be given to schools until 2022-2028. Hardly seems like you can call that "emergency funding."" Sen. John Thune
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Yes, college grads often trade in their cap & gown for debt & uncertainty, but there are more responsible ways to help. My proposal, which allows employers to help employees pay off student loans tax-free, became law the old fashioned way -- with bipartisan support in Congress." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Dems aren't siding with teachers or students, they're siding with unions (who hold the purse strings). Study after study has shown that kids need to be back in school ASAP." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 29, 2020 Delegation Bill to Allow Tribal Grant Schools to Devote Additional Resources to Improving Education Signed Into Law Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 U.S. Sens. Tina Smith & John Thune's Bipartisan Bill to Maintain Funding for Federally Impacted Schools During COVID-19 is Now Law Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 20, 2020 Keeping Our Economy and Schools Open Rep. Dusty Johnson
Nov. 12, 2020 Johnson Applauds Senate Passage of Impact Aid Bill Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 16, 2020 Happy National School Lunch Week Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Had a great discussion at @USD 's panel on the business implications of COVID-19 & the challenges/opportunities it could present for South Dakota. Thanks to @USDPresident Gestring & Biz School Dean @Venky4 for inviting me to speak & meet some of their impressive students." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 21, 2020 Johnson Tribal School Bill Passes the House Rep. Dusty Johnson
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Speaker Pelosi has withheld vital CCC funding from the House govt funding bill -- reneging on the previous bipartisan agreement. This $ would go toward helping American farmers hit hard by the pandemic, feeding children who normally rely on school lunches, & other vital areas." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Dems recently filibustered: Relief funding for schools COVID vaccine funding Stimulus payments to Americans Police reform Now, they're saying they would eliminate the filibuster. This situation stretches the meaning of irony -- even by Washington standards." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury - Johnson, Tillis Request PPE Tax Deduction for Teachers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Murphy Joins Republican Members to Send Letter Urging USDA to Give Schools Flexibility Needed to Feed Students During COVID Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Dept. of Agriculture - Hagedorn Joins Effort Urging USDA to Allow Needed Flexibility for Schools to Feed Students Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senator Collins Urges USDA to Continue School Meal Flexibility Waivers for Maine Students Sen. John Thune, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Experts in childhood health, like @AmerAcadPeds , have advocated for policies that prioritize getting our kids back to school *safely*. This shouldn't be a politized issue. Attending school in person is so important for our children's academic development & emotional wellbeing." Sen. John Thune
July 17, 2020 Letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos - McCarthy, Lewis, and Bipartisan Group of Members Champion Promoting Civic Education for Students Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the US Department of Education - Lewis, McCarthy Champion Civic Education for Students Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 5, 2020 Thune, Rounds Applaud Senate Passage of Their Bill to Allow Tribal Grant Schools to Devote Additional Resources to Improving Education Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 5, 2020 Blackburn, Rosen Introduce Bill to Train Our Next Generation of STEM Leaders Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 15, 2020 To the Class of 2020: Be Difference Makers Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "To all graduating seniors -- I want you to know I feel your pain and appreciate what you guys are having to go through. I know you won't have the graduation you imagined. As hard as this is, adversity will make you stronger. Since you may not have a graduation speaker this year " Sen. John Thune
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "My dad was a teacher, coach & drove the bus. My mom was the school librarian. Growing up, I saw firsthand the dedication of educators. I am so thankful to our teachers -- especially now as they work to educate our children under these unusual circumstances. #TeacherAppreciationDay" Sen. John Thune
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tester, Moran lead bipartisan call to award Presidential Medal of Freedom to G.I. Bill author Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "Hey, parents. Since many of you have added "teacher" to your list of titles during this isolation period, I recorded a 10-minute lesson for elementary and middle school students about the U.S. Senate. Check it out" Sen. John Thune
April 2, 2020 Thune Releases U.S. Government Video Lesson for South Dakota Students, Parents, and Teachers Sen. John Thune
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you for sharing. This is one more example of the kindness that's helping to spread joy and hope throughout this tumultuous time. As a son of two educators, I've seen firsthand the lengths they go to for their students." Sen. John Thune
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to hear that the Mouse-jority leader and the Squeaker came to an agreement to save the bill. I "cheesed" out reading "House Mouse, Senate Mouse" to students at Edmunds Central School in Roscoe, SD, for their Across the Map: 50 States Reading Challenge." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 7, 2020 Lennox High School Student Receives Fully Qualified Offer of Appointment to U.S. Naval Academy Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Had a great discussion with Cindy Begley from the South Dakota School Nurse Association this morning. We're both concerned about the youth #VapingCrisis & its effect on South Dakota students. I thank all of our school nurses for their hard work to keep our students healthy ." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 15, 2020 Johnson's Tribal Parity Bill Passes Out of Committee Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans have implemented policies to encourage businesses to hire American workers -- resulting in the creation of over 500,000 manufacturing jobs. But some SD manufacturers are struggling to find workers to fill these jobs -- that's where tech colleges can play a role." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Spoke with middle and high school students in Redfield today. One piece of advice I shared, "Whatever you do, be a difference maker."" Sen. John Thune
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "This lucky 4th grade class at Washington Elementary School in Huron is taught by Mrs. Boomsma, who was named the 2019 SD Teacher of the Year. They had very impressive questions for me. Happy to see these young South Dakotans getting such an exemplary education." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Attended the groundbreaking for @DakotaWesleyan's new School of Business Innovation and Leadership today. I had the chance to catch up with and meet students, alumni, and staff, all of whom were proud to see their school growing. Go Tigers! #BleedBlue" Sen. John Thune
Oct. 3, 2019 Tweet - ".@LakeAreaTech is helping prepare students for today's workforce -- with programs from robotics to financial services. I often hear from businesses that have great-paying jobs, but aren't able to find skilled workers to fill them. We should encourage these types of programs." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Tonight we celebrated daughter Brittany getting inducted into the @BelmontUniv Athletic Hall of Fame. We are so proud of her and all of her accomplishments." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 10, 2019 Johnson Introduces Bill To Expand Childcare Options For Parents In College Rep. Dusty Johnson
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Visited the Leola School this morning and had a great talk with students about my job as a U.S. senator. I encouraged them to visit Washington to see firsthand my day-to-day work and how our government functions." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Special moment speaking to Kadoka high schoolers in their new gym & telling them how my first encounter w/ Sen. Abdnor (one of my mentors) & politics was in a high school gym just like this one. Always push doors open in life. You never know where opportunities will take you." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 22, 2019 Great Faces, Great Places Sen. Mike Rounds
July 31, 2019 Senators Hirono, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Prepare Veterans for Professional License and Certification Exams Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 29, 2019 Rounds, Tester Introduce Legislation to Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds
July 25, 2019 Tester, Rounds Bipartisan Bill Will Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 28, 2019 Rep. David Trone Introduces Bipartisan Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2019 Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Date Title Politician
April 15, 2021 Johnson's Kids Success Act Examines Continued School Closure Impact on Vulnerable Students Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 10, 2021 Tweet - "The $1.9 trillion bill being billed by Dems as "COVID relief" is a bad bill. Sadly, it will likely become law -- without any meaningful input/support from Republicans or the millions of Americans we represent. @SenateGOP even tried to improve the bill. Some changes Dems rejected:" Sen.John Thune
Feb. 24, 2021 Student Loan Debt Sen.John Thune
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Non-partisan Congressional Budget Office says that 95% of the money allocated to schools in the Democrats" $1.9 trillion partisan spending bill wouldn't be given to schools until 2022-2028. Hardly seems like you can call that "emergency funding."" Sen.John Thune
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Yes, college grads often trade in their cap & gown for debt & uncertainty, but there are more responsible ways to help. My proposal, which allows employers to help employees pay off student loans tax-free, became law the old fashioned way -- with bipartisan support in Congress." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Dems aren't siding with teachers or students, they're siding with unions (who hold the purse strings). Study after study has shown that kids need to be back in school ASAP." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 29, 2020 Delegation Bill to Allow Tribal Grant Schools to Devote Additional Resources to Improving Education Signed Into Law Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 U.S. Sens. Tina Smith & John Thune's Bipartisan Bill to Maintain Funding for Federally Impacted Schools During COVID-19 is Now Law Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 20, 2020 Keeping Our Economy and Schools Open Rep.Dusty Johnson
Nov. 12, 2020 Johnson Applauds Senate Passage of Impact Aid Bill Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 16, 2020 Happy National School Lunch Week Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Had a great discussion at @USD 's panel on the business implications of COVID-19 & the challenges/opportunities it could present for South Dakota. Thanks to @USDPresident Gestring & Biz School Dean @Venky4 for inviting me to speak & meet some of their impressive students." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 21, 2020 Johnson Tribal School Bill Passes the House Rep.Dusty Johnson
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Speaker Pelosi has withheld vital CCC funding from the House govt funding bill -- reneging on the previous bipartisan agreement. This $ would go toward helping American farmers hit hard by the pandemic, feeding children who normally rely on school lunches, & other vital areas." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Dems recently filibustered: Relief funding for schools COVID vaccine funding Stimulus payments to Americans Police reform Now, they're saying they would eliminate the filibuster. This situation stretches the meaning of irony -- even by Washington standards." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury - Johnson, Tillis Request PPE Tax Deduction for Teachers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Murphy Joins Republican Members to Send Letter Urging USDA to Give Schools Flexibility Needed to Feed Students During COVID Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Dept. of Agriculture - Hagedorn Joins Effort Urging USDA to Allow Needed Flexibility for Schools to Feed Students Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senator Collins Urges USDA to Continue School Meal Flexibility Waivers for Maine Students Sen.John Thune, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Experts in childhood health, like @AmerAcadPeds , have advocated for policies that prioritize getting our kids back to school *safely*. This shouldn't be a politized issue. Attending school in person is so important for our children's academic development & emotional wellbeing." Sen.John Thune
July 17, 2020 Letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos - McCarthy, Lewis, and Bipartisan Group of Members Champion Promoting Civic Education for Students Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the US Department of Education - Lewis, McCarthy Champion Civic Education for Students Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 5, 2020 Thune, Rounds Applaud Senate Passage of Their Bill to Allow Tribal Grant Schools to Devote Additional Resources to Improving Education Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 5, 2020 Blackburn, Rosen Introduce Bill to Train Our Next Generation of STEM Leaders Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 15, 2020 To the Class of 2020: Be Difference Makers Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "To all graduating seniors -- I want you to know I feel your pain and appreciate what you guys are having to go through. I know you won't have the graduation you imagined. As hard as this is, adversity will make you stronger. Since you may not have a graduation speaker this year " Sen.John Thune
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "My dad was a teacher, coach & drove the bus. My mom was the school librarian. Growing up, I saw firsthand the dedication of educators. I am so thankful to our teachers -- especially now as they work to educate our children under these unusual circumstances. #TeacherAppreciationDay" Sen.John Thune
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tester, Moran lead bipartisan call to award Presidential Medal of Freedom to G.I. Bill author Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "Hey, parents. Since many of you have added "teacher" to your list of titles during this isolation period, I recorded a 10-minute lesson for elementary and middle school students about the U.S. Senate. Check it out" Sen.John Thune
April 2, 2020 Thune Releases U.S. Government Video Lesson for South Dakota Students, Parents, and Teachers Sen.John Thune
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you for sharing. This is one more example of the kindness that's helping to spread joy and hope throughout this tumultuous time. As a son of two educators, I've seen firsthand the lengths they go to for their students." Sen.John Thune
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to hear that the Mouse-jority leader and the Squeaker came to an agreement to save the bill. I "cheesed" out reading "House Mouse, Senate Mouse" to students at Edmunds Central School in Roscoe, SD, for their Across the Map: 50 States Reading Challenge." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 7, 2020 Lennox High School Student Receives Fully Qualified Offer of Appointment to U.S. Naval Academy Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Had a great discussion with Cindy Begley from the South Dakota School Nurse Association this morning. We're both concerned about the youth #VapingCrisis & its effect on South Dakota students. I thank all of our school nurses for their hard work to keep our students healthy ." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 15, 2020 Johnson's Tribal Parity Bill Passes Out of Committee Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans have implemented policies to encourage businesses to hire American workers -- resulting in the creation of over 500,000 manufacturing jobs. But some SD manufacturers are struggling to find workers to fill these jobs -- that's where tech colleges can play a role." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Spoke with middle and high school students in Redfield today. One piece of advice I shared, "Whatever you do, be a difference maker."" Sen.John Thune
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "This lucky 4th grade class at Washington Elementary School in Huron is taught by Mrs. Boomsma, who was named the 2019 SD Teacher of the Year. They had very impressive questions for me. Happy to see these young South Dakotans getting such an exemplary education." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Attended the groundbreaking for @DakotaWesleyan's new School of Business Innovation and Leadership today. I had the chance to catch up with and meet students, alumni, and staff, all of whom were proud to see their school growing. Go Tigers! #BleedBlue" Sen.John Thune
Oct. 3, 2019 Tweet - ".@LakeAreaTech is helping prepare students for today's workforce -- with programs from robotics to financial services. I often hear from businesses that have great-paying jobs, but aren't able to find skilled workers to fill them. We should encourage these types of programs." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Tonight we celebrated daughter Brittany getting inducted into the @BelmontUniv Athletic Hall of Fame. We are so proud of her and all of her accomplishments." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 10, 2019 Johnson Introduces Bill To Expand Childcare Options For Parents In College Rep.Dusty Johnson
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Visited the Leola School this morning and had a great talk with students about my job as a U.S. senator. I encouraged them to visit Washington to see firsthand my day-to-day work and how our government functions." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Special moment speaking to Kadoka high schoolers in their new gym & telling them how my first encounter w/ Sen. Abdnor (one of my mentors) & politics was in a high school gym just like this one. Always push doors open in life. You never know where opportunities will take you." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 22, 2019 Great Faces, Great Places Sen.Mike Rounds
July 31, 2019 Senators Hirono, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Prepare Veterans for Professional License and Certification Exams Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 29, 2019 Rounds, Tester Introduce Legislation to Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds
July 25, 2019 Tester, Rounds Bipartisan Bill Will Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 28, 2019 Rep. David Trone Introduces Bipartisan Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2019 Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
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