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July 26, 2024
Thune, Warner Introduce Legislation to Address Student Debt Crisis
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2023
Thune, Johnson Seek Nominations to U.S. Service Academies
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 8, 2023
Thune, Rounds Introduce Bill to Protect School Hunting, Archery Programs
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 5, 2023
Thune Introduces Resolution to Overturn Biden's Latest Student Loan Bailout Scheme
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 11, 2023
Thune Slams Biden's Outrageous Guidance on School Hunting, Archery Programs
Sen. John Thune
June 30, 2023
Thune Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down President Biden's Student Loan Scheme
Sen. John Thune
June 7, 2023
Thune, Cassidy, Capito Seek Answers on the True Cost of Biden's Loan Forgiveness Actions
Sen. John Thune
June 1, 2023
Thune: It's Time to End Biden's Costly Student Loan Bailout
Sen. John Thune
April 21, 2023
Thune, Scott, Braun, Tuberville Introduce Bill to Grow America's Workforce
Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2023
Biden's Student Loan Bailout: Costly, Shortsighted, and Wrong
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2023
Thune Criticizes Biden's Reckless Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 16, 2023
Thune, Cassidy Introduce the Stop Reckless Student Loan Actions Act
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 16, 2023
Ranking Member Cassidy, Thune, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to End Biden's Student Loan Pause
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 10, 2023
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Cassidy, Foxx, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Revoke their Reckless Student Loan Scheme
Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 25, 2022
Rounds Introduces Legislation to Strengthen School Security
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 12, 2022
Tweet - "Thank you to these Brandon Valley Middle School students for all the great questions. Great to see SD students taking an interest in our government -- that's part of what builds future leaders."
Sen. John Thune
July 8, 2022
Tweet - "At Lamb's in Onida today, Joe Lamb gave Kimberley a 1932 Yankton College YB which included her gpa and SD sports legend, Smokey Joe Mendel. Also talked ag econ & caught up with another sports legend, ⁦⁦⁦ @SDCoyotes great, Chloe Lamb. Happy 90th Dorothy! #family #legacy"
Sen. John Thune
June 21, 2022
Rounds, Rubio and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect the Rights of Pregnant Students and their Babies
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 9, 2022
Rounds Seeking Fall 2022 Internship Applications
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 7, 2022
Tweet - "Met with students, parents, & teachers from Watertown & Elkton today and recognized Steve Olson on his last student trip to Washington after leading the trip for 32 years. Thanks to Steve & all the teachers/parents who help expand students' civics education outside the classroom"
Sen. John Thune
May 24, 2022
Letter to Christi Grimm, Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lankford, Bicameral Members Want Immediate Check On Claims Of Fetal Tissue Research at University of Pittsburgh
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 27, 2022
Tweet - "The vast majority of student loan debt is held by Americans w/ high earning potential (ex. Drs./lawyers). That's who Biden would be helping if he cancels student loan debt -- on the backs of the 64% of Americans w/o a college degree."
Sen. John Thune
April 6, 2022
Tweet - "Can you spot the contradiction? Dems want more COVID funding, for certain toddlers to wear masks, & to extend student loan deferrals, but they're lifting COVID policies that will lead to a border crossing surge. The pandemic is over at the border, but thriving on the playground."
Sen. John Thune
March 2, 2022
Tweet - "While no detention slips were served, my Capitol office was temporarily turned into the ultimate principals' office today. I appreciate everything these South Dakota school leaders do to help students get the top-notch education they deserve."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 23, 2022
Tweet - "Visited Miller School today to survey the fire damage. I'm so thankful that everyone is safe, and I appreciate all the work that administrators and teachers have put in to ensure students' education isn't interrupted."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 15, 2022
Thune on Fox News: Unmask America's Children
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 14, 2022
Thune Introduces Resolution to Unmask America's Children
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 14, 2022
Tweet - ""Children need to be in the classroom.... laughing, learning and interacting with friends and teachers unimpeded by a cloth mask that is likely doing very little besides serving as an impediment.""
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 8, 2022
Tweet - "I'm a parent and a grandparent, and I'm outraged that the federal government is using taxpayer dollars to try to require children as young as 2 years old to wear face masks at Head Start schools -- even outside on the playground."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 27, 2022
ICYMI: Pappas Helps Introduce the Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
McBath Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Substance Abuse Among Students
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Tweet: Stopped by @SFJeffersonHS to talk with students about my role as their U.S. senator, how our government works, and how they can be engaged citizens. Thank you to all the teachers and staff for their hard work to give these students a top-notch education.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 21, 2022
Thune-Smith Bill to Provide Financial Stability to Federally Impacted School Districts Signed Into Law
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Letter to Secretary Xavier Becerra, Department of Human & Health Services- Wicker, Hyde-Smith Call for Unmasking of America's Children
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Dept. of Education - Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Scott, Colleagues in Demanding Answers from Sec. Cardona on Plan to Label Parents "Domestic Terrorists"
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 14, 2021
Thune, Smith Bill to Provide Financial Stability to Federally Impacted School Districts Unanimously Passes Senate
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 4, 2021
Letter to Hon. Kiran Ahuja, Director, Office of Personnel Management - Grassley Joins Effort To Address Absent Government Workforce, Urges Return To Work
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 19, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Lankford, Rep. Hartzler Stand For Coach's Right to Pray
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Thune, Smith Introduce Bill to Assist School Districts as They Apply for Impact Aid Program Funding
Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with the Impacted Schools of South Dakota and hearing about the continued importance of the Impact Aid Program to schools across South Dakota. I'll continue to support this essential program & the schools that depend on it."
Sen. John Thune
July 23, 2021
Ready, Set, Code!
Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 20, 2021
Tweet - "School is a place for our children to learn, not to be indoctrinated with a certain set of beliefs under the guise of civics education. I'm happy @USEDgov abandoned plans to have schools teach a specific "woke" agenda. American schools are no place for thought police."
Sen. John Thune
May 26, 2021
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Reps. Courtney and Thompson Lead Bipartisan Effort to Ensure Schools Retain Freedom to Provide Variety of Healthy Milk Options
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 18, 2021
House Passes Gallego Veterans Package, including Gallego, Johnson, O'Halleran, and Cole Bill to Support Native Veterans Attending Tribal Colleges and Universities
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 13, 2021
Portman, Schatz, Rounds, Coons Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Education Benefits for Veterans
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 6, 2021
House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Reps. Gallego, Johnson, O'Halleran, Cole Bill to Support Native Veterans Attending Tribal Colleges and Universities
Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 5, 2021
ICYMI: House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Reps. Gallego, Johnson, O'Halleran, Cole Bill to Support Native Veterans Attending Tribal Colleges and Universities
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Hagerty, Senate Republicans Urge Education Secretary to Withdraw Proposal to Skew U.S. History and Civics Toward "a Politicized and Divisive Agenda"
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 29, 2021
Tweet - "By incentivizing more talented young Americans to pursue schooling in AI, we can help ensure America remains a world leader in this emerging technology -- and ahead of our competitors like China."
Sen. John Thune
April 21, 2021
Thune, Peters Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Future Federal Workforce's Capabilities in Artificial Intelligence
Sen. John Thune
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
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. 21, 2020
Johnson Tribal School Bill Passes the House
Rep. Dusty Johnson
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 of the US Dept. of Agriculture - Hagedorn Joins Effort Urging USDA to Allow Needed Flexibility for Schools to Feed Students
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. 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
Blackburn, Rosen Introduce Bill to Train Our Next Generation of STEM Leaders
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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, ...
Date
Title
Politician
July 26, 2024
Thune, Warner Introduce Legislation to Address Student Debt Crisis
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2023
Thune, Johnson Seek Nominations to U.S. Service Academies
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 8, 2023
Thune, Rounds Introduce Bill to Protect School Hunting, Archery Programs
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 5, 2023
Thune Introduces Resolution to Overturn Biden's Latest Student Loan Bailout Scheme
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 11, 2023
Thune Slams Biden's Outrageous Guidance on School Hunting, Archery Programs
Sen.John Thune
June 30, 2023
Thune Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down President Biden's Student Loan Scheme
Sen.John Thune
June 7, 2023
Thune, Cassidy, Capito Seek Answers on the True Cost of Biden's Loan Forgiveness Actions
Sen.John Thune
June 1, 2023
Thune: It's Time to End Biden's Costly Student Loan Bailout
Sen.John Thune
April 21, 2023
Thune, Scott, Braun, Tuberville Introduce Bill to Grow America's Workforce
Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2023
Biden's Student Loan Bailout: Costly, Shortsighted, and Wrong
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2023
Thune Criticizes Biden's Reckless Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 16, 2023
Thune, Cassidy Introduce the Stop Reckless Student Loan Actions Act
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 16, 2023
Ranking Member Cassidy, Thune, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to End Biden's Student Loan Pause
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 10, 2023
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Cassidy, Foxx, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Revoke their Reckless Student Loan Scheme
Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 25, 2022
Rounds Introduces Legislation to Strengthen School Security
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 12, 2022
Tweet - "Thank you to these Brandon Valley Middle School students for all the great questions. Great to see SD students taking an interest in our government -- that's part of what builds future leaders."
Sen.John Thune
July 8, 2022
Tweet - "At Lamb's in Onida today, Joe Lamb gave Kimberley a 1932 Yankton College YB which included her gpa and SD sports legend, Smokey Joe Mendel. Also talked ag econ & caught up with another sports legend, ⁦⁦⁦ @SDCoyotes great, Chloe Lamb. Happy 90th Dorothy! #family #legacy"
Sen.John Thune
June 21, 2022
Rounds, Rubio and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect the Rights of Pregnant Students and their Babies
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 9, 2022
Rounds Seeking Fall 2022 Internship Applications
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 7, 2022
Tweet - "Met with students, parents, & teachers from Watertown & Elkton today and recognized Steve Olson on his last student trip to Washington after leading the trip for 32 years. Thanks to Steve & all the teachers/parents who help expand students' civics education outside the classroom"
Sen.John Thune
May 24, 2022
Letter to Christi Grimm, Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lankford, Bicameral Members Want Immediate Check On Claims Of Fetal Tissue Research at University of Pittsburgh
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 27, 2022
Tweet - "The vast majority of student loan debt is held by Americans w/ high earning potential (ex. Drs./lawyers). That's who Biden would be helping if he cancels student loan debt -- on the backs of the 64% of Americans w/o a college degree."
Sen.John Thune
April 6, 2022
Tweet - "Can you spot the contradiction? Dems want more COVID funding, for certain toddlers to wear masks, & to extend student loan deferrals, but they're lifting COVID policies that will lead to a border crossing surge. The pandemic is over at the border, but thriving on the playground."
Sen.John Thune
March 2, 2022
Tweet - "While no detention slips were served, my Capitol office was temporarily turned into the ultimate principals' office today. I appreciate everything these South Dakota school leaders do to help students get the top-notch education they deserve."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 23, 2022
Tweet - "Visited Miller School today to survey the fire damage. I'm so thankful that everyone is safe, and I appreciate all the work that administrators and teachers have put in to ensure students' education isn't interrupted."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 15, 2022
Thune on Fox News: Unmask America's Children
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 14, 2022
Thune Introduces Resolution to Unmask America's Children
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 14, 2022
Tweet - ""Children need to be in the classroom.... laughing, learning and interacting with friends and teachers unimpeded by a cloth mask that is likely doing very little besides serving as an impediment.""
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 8, 2022
Tweet - "I'm a parent and a grandparent, and I'm outraged that the federal government is using taxpayer dollars to try to require children as young as 2 years old to wear face masks at Head Start schools -- even outside on the playground."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 27, 2022
ICYMI: Pappas Helps Introduce the Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
McBath Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Substance Abuse Among Students
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Tweet: Stopped by @SFJeffersonHS to talk with students about my role as their U.S. senator, how our government works, and how they can be engaged citizens. Thank you to all the teachers and staff for their hard work to give these students a top-notch education.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 21, 2022
Thune-Smith Bill to Provide Financial Stability to Federally Impacted School Districts Signed Into Law
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Letter to Secretary Xavier Becerra, Department of Human & Health Services- Wicker, Hyde-Smith Call for Unmasking of America's Children
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Dept. of Education - Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Scott, Colleagues in Demanding Answers from Sec. Cardona on Plan to Label Parents "Domestic Terrorists"
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 14, 2021
Thune, Smith Bill to Provide Financial Stability to Federally Impacted School Districts Unanimously Passes Senate
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 4, 2021
Letter to Hon. Kiran Ahuja, Director, Office of Personnel Management - Grassley Joins Effort To Address Absent Government Workforce, Urges Return To Work
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 19, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Lankford, Rep. Hartzler Stand For Coach's Right to Pray
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Thune, Smith Introduce Bill to Assist School Districts as They Apply for Impact Aid Program Funding
Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with the Impacted Schools of South Dakota and hearing about the continued importance of the Impact Aid Program to schools across South Dakota. I'll continue to support this essential program & the schools that depend on it."
Sen.John Thune
July 23, 2021
Ready, Set, Code!
Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 20, 2021
Tweet - "School is a place for our children to learn, not to be indoctrinated with a certain set of beliefs under the guise of civics education. I'm happy @USEDgov abandoned plans to have schools teach a specific "woke" agenda. American schools are no place for thought police."
Sen.John Thune
May 26, 2021
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Reps. Courtney and Thompson Lead Bipartisan Effort to Ensure Schools Retain Freedom to Provide Variety of Healthy Milk Options
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 18, 2021
House Passes Gallego Veterans Package, including Gallego, Johnson, O'Halleran, and Cole Bill to Support Native Veterans Attending Tribal Colleges and Universities
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 13, 2021
Portman, Schatz, Rounds, Coons Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Education Benefits for Veterans
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 6, 2021
House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Reps. Gallego, Johnson, O'Halleran, Cole Bill to Support Native Veterans Attending Tribal Colleges and Universities
Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 5, 2021
ICYMI: House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Reps. Gallego, Johnson, O'Halleran, Cole Bill to Support Native Veterans Attending Tribal Colleges and Universities
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Hagerty, Senate Republicans Urge Education Secretary to Withdraw Proposal to Skew U.S. History and Civics Toward "a Politicized and Divisive Agenda"
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 29, 2021
Tweet - "By incentivizing more talented young Americans to pursue schooling in AI, we can help ensure America remains a world leader in this emerging technology -- and ahead of our competitors like China."
Sen.John Thune
April 21, 2021
Thune, Peters Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Future Federal Workforce's Capabilities in Artificial Intelligence
Sen.John Thune
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
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. 21, 2020
Johnson Tribal School Bill Passes the House
Rep.Dusty Johnson
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 of the US Dept. of Agriculture - Hagedorn Joins Effort Urging USDA to Allow Needed Flexibility for Schools to Feed Students
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. 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
Blackburn, Rosen Introduce Bill to Train Our Next Generation of STEM Leaders
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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, ...
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