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November 15, 2024 at 5:51 PM

The Big Three: A Pivotal Week for South Dakota’s Leadership

News from Representative Johnson November 15, 2024 Dear John, A Pivotal Week for South Dakota’s Leadership BIG Update After Hurricanes Helene and Milton, it was reported that a Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) employee who was tasked with leading recovery effo…

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November 8, 2024 at 4:22 PM

The Big Three: Protecting our Freedoms

News from Representative Johnson November 8, 2024 Dear John, Protecting our Freedoms BIG Update Our nation’s veterans served to protect our freedoms – like our freedom to vote, to own a firearm, and to express our religion and speech. We are all a part of the gre…

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November 1, 2024 at 7:32 PM

The Big Three: Back the Blue

News from Representative Johnson November 1, 2024 Dear John, Back the Blue BIG Update South Dakota's support for our men and women in blue was on full display this week when I joined more than 2,000 law enforcement officers and supporters at the annual Law Enforc…

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October 25, 2024 at 4:34 PM

The Big Three: Growing and Improving

News from Representative Johnson October 25, 2024 Dear John, Growing and Improving BIG News It’s pheasant season in South Dakota! I’ve been able to break out the orange vest (my favorite color) and enjoy the crisp fall air and golden prairie. It’s one of my favor…

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October 18, 2024 at 2:45 PM

Guest Weekly Column: Life on the Hill

News from Representative Johnson October 18, 2024 Dear John, Life on the Hill By Jack Jerde, Washington, D.C. Intern When I applied to intern in Congressman Dusty Johnson’s office in the summer of 2024, I never anticipated receiving the offer to work in D.C. As a bi…

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October 10, 2024 at 8:15 PM

The Big Three: Relief and Recovery

News from Representative Johnson October 10, 2024 Dear John, Relief and Recovery BIG Update FEMA does not and should not use disaster funds for illegal immigrants. There are separate funds and funding sources for both the Disaster Relief Fund and the Shelter and …

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October 4, 2024 at 7:05 PM

The Big Three: Step it Up

News from Representative Johnson October 4, 2024 Dear John, Step it Up BIG Update I hosted my third Level Up Youth Conference this week. More than 250 Aberdeen area high school students joined for conversations on civility in politics, teamwork games and challeng…

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September 27, 2024 at 5:54 PM

The Big Three: Strikes, Shortages, and Salutes

News from Representative Johnson September 27, 2024 Dear John, Strikes, Shortages, and Salutes BIG Update Port workers at East and Gulf Coast ports are threatening to strike on October 1 if they can’t reach an agreement with their employers. A port strike would b…

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September 20, 2024 at 5:47 PM

The Big Three: Safe Streets, Smarter Policies

News from Representative Johnson September 20, 2024 Dear John, Safe Streets, Smarter Policies BIG Update For years, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has said that sanctuary cities create a public safety threat and are one of the biggest impediments to IC…

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September 13, 2024 at 8:05 PM

The Big Three: Fighting Foes, Fostering Families

News from Representative Johnson September 13, 2024 Dear John, Fighting Foes, Fostering Families BIG News The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is gobbling up land outside of China, and we’ve seen their attempts to purchase farmland in America. I’ve been vocal in opp…

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September 6, 2024 at 8:46 PM

The Big Three: Protecting our Resources

News from Representative Johnson September 6, 2024 Dear John, Protecting our Resources BIG Update Shenzhen DJI Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. (DJI) is a Chinese Military company, linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), that makes thousands of drones, many o…

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August 30, 2024 at 4:19 PM

The Big Three: Necessary Transparency

News from Representative Johnson August 30, 2024 Dear John, Necessary Transparency BIG Update Shein and Temu are two Chinese fast fashion online shopping platforms that are known for their low prices in American markets. Their low prices are partly due to the “de…

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August 23, 2024 at 5:53 PM

The Big Three: Big Connections

News from Representative Johnson August 23, 2024 Dear John, BIG Connections BIG Idea Children look up to adults young and old as examples of how to live. Friends of the Children – He Sapa is ensuring children have role models who teach the Lakota values of fortitude…

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August 16, 2024 at 8:53 PM

The Big Three: BIG Investments

News from Representative Johnson August 16, 2024 Dear John, BIG Investments BIG Update South Dakota received a presidential disaster declaration for the historic flooding in the southeast portion of the state. Twenty-five counties have received disaster assistanc…

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August 9, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Guest Weekly Column: Never Let Fear Stop You

News from Representative Johnson August 9, 2024 Dear John, Guest Column: Never Let Fear Stop You By Aleesia Dillon, Ben Reifel Intern Working in politics has always been in the back of my mind, but I had never seriously considered it. On June 3, 2024, my window o…

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August 2, 2024 at 7:01 PM

The Big Three: Communities Affected by Floods and Fentanyl

News from Representative Johnson August 2, 2024 Dear John, BIG Update This week, I held another telephone town hall to hear from South Dakotans. I hop on the phone and thousands of people join to ask questions and hear from me. We covered a host of topics like the…

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July 26, 2024 at 7:01 PM

The Big Three: Delivering Wins for Indian Country

News from Representative Johnson July 26, 2024 Dear John, Delivering Wins for Indian Country BIG Update The assassination attempt on President Trump is a very serious act that should not be overlooked. Congress is working to get to the bottom of this. The House h…

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July 19, 2024 at 5:50 PM

The Big Three: Protecting Americans

News from Representative Johnson July 19, 2024 Dear John, Protecting Americans BIG News The assassination attempt on President Trump was unacceptable. The events of Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania are a tragic picture of our current political climate and we all mus…

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July 12, 2024 at 8:56 PM

The Big Three: Decisions with BIG Impacts

News from Representative Johnson July 12, 2024 Dear John, Decisions with BIG Impacts BIG Update President Biden’s performance during the debate a couple weeks ago was very concerning. Americans deserve a Commander in Chief who is up to the task, and it’s clear th…

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July 3, 2024 at 5:25 PM

The Big Three: A More Perfect Union

News from Representative Johnson July 3, 2024 Dear John, A More Perfect Union BIG Update July 4 marks 268 years of American pride and patriotism. As we celebrate by going to local parades, hosting a cookout, or watching the fireworks, we remember our greatest val…

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June 27, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Weekly Column: Merrick Garland’s Contempt for Congress

News from Representative Johnson June 27, 2024 Dear John, Merrick Garland’s Contempt for Congress I joined Governor Noem for her Tribal Public Safety Crisis Summit on Monday for a conversation to find solutions to the violent crime crisis on Indian reservations. L…

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June 21, 2024 at 7:53 PM

Weekly Column: Planning a Trip to D.C.

News from Representative Johnson June 21, 2024 Dear John, Planning a Trip to D.C. It’s almost the 4th of July, which is one of the best times to visit our nation’s capital. Washington, D.C. has endless activities. From checking out any of the more than 80 museums, at…

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June 14, 2024 at 7:59 PM

The Big Three: Strengthening Service

News from Representative Johnson June 14, 2024 Dear John, Strengthening Service BIG Update Only 32% of current military families would recommend that a family member or friend join the military. Unfortunately, our servicemembers’ quality of life has declined, cau…

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June 7, 2024 at 6:50 PM

The Big Three: America’s Role in Global Affairs

News from Representative Johnson June 7, 2024 Dear John, America’s Role in Global Affairs BIG Update 80 years ago, U.S., British, and Canadian troops stormed the beaches of Normandy in a stunning display of bravery in the fight for liberty and freedom. The action…

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May 31, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Weekly Column: The Choice to Protect and Defend our Country

News from Representative Johnson May 31, 2024 Dear John, The Choice to Protect and Defend our Country Life is a series of choices. Some of these choices determine the direction of our life from a young age. Eleven brave South Dakotans, who made the decision to attend…

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May 24, 2024 at 6:45 PM

The Big Three: Farm Bill Passes Committee

News from Representative Johnson May 24, 2024 Dear John, Farm Bill Passes Committee BIG News The Farm Bill is an essential piece of legislation for farm and ranch country. It’s renewed every five years, allowing members of Congress to update programs in the bill …

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May 17, 2024 at 6:38 PM

The Big Three: Backing the Blue 👮

News from Representative Johnson May 17, 2024 Dear John, BIG Update It’s Police Week and the House passed several bills this week to show our support for law enforcement officers. Our men and women in blue sacrifice greatly to protect our communities, whether that…

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May 10, 2024 at 5:48 PM

The Big Three: Tractors and Tantrums

News from Representative Johnson May 10, 2024 Dear John, Tractors and Tantrums BIG Update It was great to chat with Agriculture Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) about the upcoming Farm Bill. We’re getting closer to having the final text introduced, and I look forwar…

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May 3, 2024 at 3:27 PM

The Big Three: Improving Connections

News from Representative Johnson May 3, 2024 Dear John, Improving Connections BIG Update Often, Native Americans are wrongfully left to pay medical bills owed by the Indian Health Service (IHS) through Purchased/Referred Care claims. Patients then must decide to …

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April 26, 2024 at 7:18 PM

The Big Three: New Standards

News from Representative Johnson April 26, 2024 Dear John, New Standards BIG Update The California Air Resource Board (CARB) recently proposed new emissions standards, procedures, financial assessments, and reporting requirements on railroad operations. Californi…

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April 19, 2024 at 9:35 PM

The Big Three: Standing with our Allies

News from Representative Johnson April 19, 2024 Dear John, Standing with our Allies BIG Update Gas prices have increased more than 50% since President Biden took office. One way to combat the high prices is to allow more renewable fuel options at the pump. But wi…

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April 12, 2024 at 4:09 PM

The Big Three: Rerouting

News from Representative Johnson April 12, 2024 Dear John, Rerouting BIG Update The United States Postal Service (USPS) recently announced plans to move mail processing centers from Sioux Falls to Omaha, Nebraska, and from Huron to Fargo, North Dakota. Due to this c…

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April 5, 2024 at 8:05 PM

The Big Three: Sacrificing to Serve

News from Representative Johnson April 5, 2024 Dear John, Sacrificing to Serve BIG Update Applications for my U.S. Service Academy nomination consideration opened this week for the Class of 2029. It’s one of the privileges of my job to meet and nominate brilliant…

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March 28, 2024 at 9:30 PM

The Big Three: Service and Sacrifice

News from Representative Johnson March 28, 2024 Dear John, Service and Sacrifice BIG Update March 29 is Vietnam War Veterans Day, a day on which we remember and honor those who served in the Vietnam War. Earlier this week, I had the privilege of meeting 24 men an…

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March 22, 2024 at 6:07 PM

The Big Three: Great Faces, Great Places

News from Representative Johnson March 22, 2024 Dear John, Great Faces, Great Places BIG Update This week, my bill, the Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act, passed the House overwhelmingly. This is a great victory for our nation’s supply chain. South Dakota …

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March 15, 2024 at 6:24 PM

The Big Three: Tick Tock, TikTok ⏱

News from Representative Johnson March 15, 2024 Dear John, Tick Tock, TikTok BIG Update This week, I voted YES when the House overwhelmingly passed legislation to encourage TikTok to divest from its parent company ByteDance, which is under the influence of the Chi…

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March 8, 2024 at 8:25 PM

The Big Three: There’s a new Sheriff in town.

News from Representative Johnson March 8, 2024 Dear John, There’s a new Sheriff in town. BIG News I welcomed Butte County Sheriff Fred Lamphere as my guest to the State of the Union. He has seen the how the border crisis impacts communities in South Dakota and is…

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March 1, 2024 at 4:54 PM

The Big Three: China Creeps Closer

News from Representative Johnson March 1, 2024 Dear John, China Creeps Closer BIG Update The surge of migrants coming across the southern border certainly isn’t news to many people. But, as the crisis rages on, more and more Chinese nationals are crossing our sou…

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February 23, 2024 at 11:25 PM

The Big Three: Preserving our Partnerships

News from Representative Johnson February 23, 2024 Dear John, Preserving our Partnerships BIG News This week, I traveled to Taiwan with the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. It was a productive trip, meeting with Taiwan’s leaders to identify ways t…

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February 16, 2024 at 5:35 PM

The Big Three: Safety and Security

News from Representative Johnson February 16, 2024 Dear John, Safety and Security BIG News This week, I voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. His willful and systemic refusal to follow the laws set by Congress to secure the southern bor…

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February 9, 2024 at 3:32 PM

Weekly Column: South Dakota IS a border state.

News from Representative Johnson February 9, 2024 Dear John, South Dakota IS a Border State Every state is a border state. South Dakota is no exception. While on a drug trafficking trip, an illegal immigrant and his companion, both from Central America, carjacked an…

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February 2, 2024 at 7:40 PM

The Big Three: Supporting American Families

News from Representative Johnson February 2, 2024 Dear John, Supporting American Families BIG Update The Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are disrupting global shipping routes, threatening supply chains, and endangering human life. Twenty percent of all container sh…

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January 26, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Weekly Column: See you soon, Stock Show! 🐮

News from Representative Johnson January 26, 2024 Dear John, See you soon, Stock Show! This weekend marks the start of the 65th annual Black Hills Stock Show. The Stock Show is one of my favorite events each year, giving me the opportunity to connect with producer…

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January 19, 2024 at 6:56 PM

The Big Three: Upholding the Constitution for All

News from Representative Johnson January 19, 2024 Dear John, Upholding the Constitution for All BIG News Two of my bills to strengthen Second Amendment rights passed the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday. My bill, the Tribal Firearm Access Act, would allow t…

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January 11, 2024 at 10:36 PM

The Big Three: Prioritizing Safety

News from Representative Johnson January 11, 2024 Dear John, Prioritizing Safety BIG News Last Friday, a plane in Oregon was forced to conduct an emergency landing due to a door plug being ripped off shortly after takeoff. This is a major safety concern for this pla…

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January 5, 2024 at 5:39 PM

🚨 The Big Three: It's an Emergency 🚨

News from Representative Johnson January 5, 2024 Dear John, It's an Emergency  BIG Update For years, there has been public concern about members of Congress buying and trading individual stocks while they’re in Congress due to their authority to regulate corporat…

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December 27, 2023 at 8:36 PM

Weekly Column: New Year, Same Priorities

News from Representative Johnson December 27, 2023 Dear John, New Year, Same Priorities The New Year is a natural time to reflect on the past year and set priorities for the one ahead. House Republicans’ priorities were listed in our Commitment to America at the begi…

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December 20, 2023 at 7:07 PM

All I Want for Christmas 🎄🎅

News from Representative Johnson December 20, 2023 Dear John, All I Want for Christmas The year may be coming to a close, but it doesn’t look like our southern border is. A year ago, my Republican colleagues and I made a commitment to secure the border and combat il…

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December 15, 2023 at 6:40 PM

The Big Three: Laser Focused

News from Representative Johnson December 15, 2023 Dear John, Laser Focused BIG Update For 11 years, schools across America have been prohibited from serving 2% or whole milk to students. The prohibition began when the Obama Administration imposed ill-informed sc…

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December 8, 2023 at 4:31 PM

The Big Three

News from Representative Johnson December 8, 2023 Dear John, BIG Update The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed emission standards would essentially require two-thirds of all new vehicles to be electric by 2032. The Biden Administration is pushing its green…

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