STEPHANIE HERSETH SANDLIN

Herseth Sandlin receives East River Electric honor

East River Electric Power Cooperative presented former U.S. Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin with its Eminent Service Award, the cooperative’s highest commendation, during its 61st annual meeting Wednesday in Sioux Falls.

By News release , September 13, 2011

Herseth Sandlin registers as lobbyist, takes heat from GOP

Former Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin is now a registered lobbyist in Washington, D.C.

By Tom Lawrence , August 05, 2011

Herseth Sandlin to speak at ethanol event

DES MOINES, Iowa — Former South Dakota congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin will speak to the American Coalition for Ethanol this month.

By News release , August 03, 2011

OPINION: Domestic biofuels are economic and energy security

For decades, securing our nation’s energy future has been a national priority — yet policymakers still have not reached consensus on a long-term, comprehensive platform that will ensure our energy, economic and national security.

By Stephanie Herseth Sandlin and Thomas W. Ewing , August 02, 2011

Herseth Sandlin: MTI a pillar of community

Proud parents, spouses and squalling children packed the Corn Palace on Friday to honor Mitchell Technical Institute’s 42nd and largest graduating class, and to hear former U.S. Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin offer the graduates congratulations and words of encouragement.

By Ross Dolan , May 07, 2011

Herseth Sandlin to be MTI graduation speaker

Former congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin will return to Mitchell on May 6 to address the largest group of graduates in Mitchell Technical Institute history at the Corn Palace.
Graduation ceremonies begin at 5 p.m.
“We’re really pleased that she can join us for graduation,” MTI President Greg Von Wald said Tuesday.

By Ross Dolan , April 27, 2011

Herseth Sandlin visits Giffords, Johnson offers encouragement

Many South Dakotans were emotionally affected by news coverage of the Jan. 8 mass shooting in Arizona, which left six people dead and 13 others wounded. Herseth Sandlin and Gabrielle Giffords, the Arizona congresswoman who sustained a nearly fatal head wound in the shooting, were born the same year and were Democratic colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives, where both were members of the moderate Blue Dog Coalition.

By Tom Lawrence , March 12, 2011

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Herseth Sandlin joins D.C. lobbying law firm

Stephanie Herseth Sandlin said her decision to take a job with a lobbying law firm in the nation’s capital is a logical next step in her life and career.
Herseth Sandlin, a Democrat who was defeated in a bid for a fourth full U.S. House term from South Dakota last fall, has joined Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Bode Matz PC (OFW Law), in Washington, D.C. The firm said in a press release announcing Herseth Sandlin’s addition that it is “the leading law firm in agriculture and FDA regulated matters.”

By Tom Lawrence , March 02, 2011

Wounded congresswoman is friend of Herseth Sandlin's

Former Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin is a close friend of the Arizona congresswoman shot and critically wounded Saturday. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., was shot during a meeting with constituents Saturday in Tuscon, Ariz. Six people were killed and 14 wounded. Giffords remains in critical condition. Jared Lee Loughner, 22, has been charged in the shooting rampage.

By Tom Lawrence , January 09, 2011

Rounds opines on fellow politicians

Gov. Mike Rounds offered capsule comments on some of the high-profile politicians he worked with during his eight years as governor:

By Tom Lawrence , January 07, 2011

Herseth Sandlin misses 17 votes in final days

Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin has missed 17 votes in the waning days of her term in the U.S. House.
The Democratic congresswoman, whose last full day in office is today, skipped the votes during the final days of the 2011 session, which concluded in December. Herseth Sandlin missed single votes on Dec. 17 and 22. She missed seven votes on Dec. 17 and eight more on Dec. 21.

By Tom Lawrence , January 04, 2011

Opinion: Proud of time serving state in U.S. House

Over the last six and a half years, I have had the privilege of serving you in Congress. Now that my time in office is coming to a close, I want to express my enormous gratitude to the people of South Dakota for giving me the opportunity to serve. It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve the state that I love and work on behalf of South Dakota families, communities and businesses.

By Stephanie Herseth Sandlin , December 31, 2010

Herseth Sandlin to appear on ‘PBS NewsHour’ tonight

Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin will discuss the sweeping defeat of congressional Democrats on national TV today.

December 29, 2010

Herseth Sandlin named to Indian law enforcement panel

WASHINGTON — Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin’s post-congressional career began to take shape Tuesday, as she was appointed to an American Indian law enforcement panel.

By Tom Lawrence , December 21, 2010

S.D. delegation: Tax bill not perfect, but worth support

South Dakota’s congressional delegates agree that a compromise tax bill isn’t perfect, but is the best that can be achieved right now.
Sen. Tim Johnson, a Democrat, and Sen. John Thune, a Republican, both voted for the bill, which passed Wednesday in the Senate by a vote of 81-19.
Democratic Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin said she hopes the House passes the bill soon.

By Tom Lawrence , December 16, 2010