John Thune

I strongly believe in the outdoor heritage that makes South Dakota such an amazing place to live, work and raise a family. Whether it's earning a living off of the land, like so many of our hard-working farmers and ranchers, or enjoying a weekend pheasant hunt with friends and family,...

ST. PAUL—Farmers who worry that the federal government wants to regulate mud puddles on their land are examining a 297-page rule the Obama administration released Wednesday. The new water quality rule was not well received in farm country, but agriculture groups' attorneys...

One of the most satisfying aspects of my job in the Senate is working to help South Dakotans cut through the bureaucratic red tape of the federal government. I know it is often frustrating for constituents to weave through the maze of federal agencies and programs that have become...

To the Editor: Recently your paper ran a letter from Mr. Jim Oase from Milbank voicing his concerns that Sen. John Thune authored legislation that would inhibit or restrict an individual's right to free speech via the Internet. While I can understand Oase's concern about any...

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate officially ratified U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) as chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee for the 114th Congress. Sen. Thune issued the following statement on taking the gavel for the committee: "It is an...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The incoming chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee says raising the federal fuel taxes is among the options under consideration to replenish the dwindling Highway Trust Fund. Sen. John Thune of South Dakota says all options...

PIERRE (AP) — It would be a "terrible loss" to the U.S. Air Force if it doesn't move forward with a proposal to establish an enormous bomber training area over the Northern Plains, South Dakota U.S. Sen John Thune says. The Republican senator pushed back Tuesday against criticisms...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., on Monday released the following statement after receiving his committee assignments for the 114th session of Congress. Thune was selected to continue serving on the following committees: Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; Commerce,...

Several provisions important to South Dakota were included in the Omnibus Appropriations bill passed this weekend by Congress, according to Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.). "I'm pleased the annual funding bill included a number of provisions important to South Dakota," said Thune. "Two...

At a hearing last week before the Senate Agriculture Committee, Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., questioned the head of the U.S.

PIERRE (AP) — U.S. Sen. John Thune says he's keeping his options open for a 2016 presidential bid, but right now the South Dakota Republican says he's not exploring a run. Thune on Wednesday said he's focused on his work in the U.S. Senate, where he'll assume the chairmanship...

PIERRE (AP) — U.S. Sen. John Thune says a final decision on an expansion of training airspace for bombers from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota could come as soon as February. The Republican senator says the Air Force is expected to make its decision on the proposed...