I have the BEST staff.

This week is Administrative Professionals Appreciation Week... but I appreciate these ladies every day. They are the ones who truly keep my office running.

Thank you for all that you do!

Dr. Mike Barnes is A Program Manager at the McNenny Hatchery.

Mike figures out the best ways to increase production and meet the needs of fish managers. He is the winner of this year's Innovation Award!

Great work, Mike!

I appreciate the investigation conducted by DCI and the Attorney General into the recent disturbances.

Read my full statement here:

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Biden's move to pause approvals to new liquified natural gas creates instability and threatens future energy security throughout the world.

I, along with 24 other governors, call on Biden to allow America to retain its global energy advantage.

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Tina Jonson, an employment specialist in Rapid City for the Department of Labor and Regulation, is the winner of this year's Service Award!

Tina is passionate about finding a path forward for every individual.

Congratulations, Tina, and thank you for all you do!

South Dakota is the Freest state in the nation. Help us keep up with our high demand for new home builders and see why Freedom works in South Dakota.

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It was my honor to present Mark Rath, an engineer at the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, with the Leadership Award.

Mark is retiring this spring, and I know everyone at DANR will miss his leadership.

Thank you for your service, Mark!

Our state employees keep SD running.

Congratulations to Shaina Smykle, Substance Use Prevention Program Manager with the Department of Social Services, on winning this year’s Safety Award for her work in preventing drug overdoses across our state.

Work like yours is vital!

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem

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Our teachers are Making Futures.

They care for our kids, educate them, and prepare them for whatever the future may bring.

We're always looking for amazing educators. If you are a teacher who is interested in getting started here in South Dakota, visit SDTeach.org.

Law and order is an integral part of the American justice system.

I am confident that Scott Roetzel and Eric Kelderman will defend our Constitution and uphold our laws as 7th Judicial Circuit Court judges.

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One person can make a HUGE difference.

Brooke Rollag has done that for the city of Madison. We recognized her with the Excellence in Economic Development Award for all the work she does to make her community a better place to live, work, and play.

I support Israel against this brazen and callous Iranian attack.

Read my full statement:
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Our state motto is 'Under God, the People Rule.' The people of South Dakota are what keep our state growing and thriving.

We recognized Dean Dziedzic with the Excellence in Economic Development Award for his hard work, dedication, and devotion to the growth of Sioux Falls.

South Dakota’s 2024 Community of the Year is… Centerville!!

When our communities are strong, the entire state is strong. And Centerville is growing and thriving every year.

Congratulations to economic development director Jared Hybertson and everyone in Centerville!

“I Like My Freedom”

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I oppose Biden's and the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

This shortsighted ridiculous rule will crush South Dakota farmers, manufacturers and their employees, and it particularly hurts small towns in our state.

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People in tribal communities continue to suffer because of the well-documented shortage of tribal law enforcement officers.

I'm proud to announce a tribal law enforcement-specific basic certification course this summer — right here in SD.

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South Dakota’s conservative fiscal policies work – and Fitch Ratings’s AAA credit rating reaffirms that.

In South Dakota, we focus on our priorities. And our top priority is and always will be taking care of our people.

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South Dakota has led the nation for new homes built – but we still need more builders to keep up with demand!

Get to work in the Freest state in the nation!

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