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Senator Mike Rounds discusses healthcare meetings and defense act wins for South Dakota

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 25, 2025

Senator Mike Rounds recently detailed meetings with local coalitions and officials focused on healthcare improvements and support for nursing homes in South Dakota through social media posts dated July 24–25, 2025.

Senator Mike Rounds highlights farm bill talks and new housing legislation

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 24, 2025

Senator Mike Rounds posted on July 23-24 about discussions with agricultural leaders regarding the Farm Bill and meetings with South Dakota students visiting Washington D.C., as well as announcing two new bills focused on alleviating the national...

Rounds introduces legislation to strengthen penalty for trespassing on sensitive government sites

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds and Angus King have introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening penalties for unauthorized access to U.S. Intelligence Community property.

Rounds introduces bipartisan bill to tackle US housing shortage

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 23, 2025

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds and Andy Kim have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the housing shortage in the United States.

Senator Mike Rounds discusses manufacturing jobs and education in recent constituent meetings

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 22, 2025

Senator Mike Rounds highlighted meetings with Daktronics employees about U.S. manufacturing jobs (July 21), discussed special education with area school leaders (July 22), and met farmer cooperative representatives regarding agricultural...

Hughes County residents received $10,433 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 51st in South Dakota

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 21, 2025

In 2022, residents of Hughes County received an average of $10,433 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 16th lowest in South Dakota.

2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Lyman County?

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 19, 2025

Since 1970, Lyman County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.8%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 18.3%.

Rounds and Flood commend FHFA director's commitment to credit risk transfer

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds and U.S. Representative Mike Flood have expressed their approval of the current administration's support for credit risk transfer (CRT) programs at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Senator Mike Rounds details meetings on education accreditation, healthcare reform, and agriculture

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 18, 2025

Senator Mike Rounds posted updates on July 17-18, 2025 about his meetings with educational leaders, healthcare professionals focused on Medicare reform, and agricultural representatives discussing trade agreements and biofuels.

Senator Rounds supports budget cuts while securing funds for tribal radio

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) has announced his support for President Trump's budget rescissions package, which aims to cut $9 billion in federal spending.

Senator Mike Rounds addresses tribal concerns, emergency funding, and national security on social media

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 16, 2025

Senator Mike Rounds posted updates on July 15-16, 2025 about meetings with tribal leaders in South Dakota, support for maintaining tribal emergency broadcasts during proposed federal spending cuts, and protecting military spectrum amid advances in...

Senator Mike Rounds announces victories in fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, has announced the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 by the committee.

Beadle County ranks 49th highest in South Dakota for per capita government transfer income at $10,542 in 2022

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Beadle County received an average of $10,542 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 18th lowest in South Dakota.

Senator Mike Rounds addresses loss of colleague, student internships, and United Way meetings

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 14, 2025

Senator Mike Rounds posted tributes to a late colleague on July 13, promoted student internships closing July 15, and described recent meetings with United Way leaders about education funding on July 14.

2022: Jones County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 12, 2025

Since 1970, Jones County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 15.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has remained stable at 65.6%}.

Bipartisan senators introduce bill targeting homelessness through local empowerment

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 10, 2025

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds, Tina Smith, Mike Crapo, and Jack Reed have introduced the Reducing Homelessness Through Program Reform Act.

Brule County ranks 47th in South Dakota for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Brule County received an average of $10,627 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 20th lowest in South Dakota.

Jerauld County aging and government aid dependency trends in 2022

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 5, 2025

Since 1970, Jerauld County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 12.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 6.8%.

Senator Mike Rounds discusses local visits and potential presidential invitation

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 2, 2025

Senator Mike Rounds recently engaged with local families and discussed inviting President Biden to South Dakota's renowned Sturgis Rally.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Hand County in week ending June 21?