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Rounds introduces bill to rename NDU’s Africa Center after late Sen. James Inhofe

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds of South Dakota and Angus King of Maine have introduced legislation to rename the National Defense University’s Africa Center for Strategic Studies in honor of the late James M. Inhofe, who served as a Senator from...

By M. P. Chastain | Sep 23, 2025

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How Walworth County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time

Since 1970, Walworth County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 11%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 0.7%.

By Central South Dakota News | Sep 13, 2025

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Rounds seeks applicants for U.S. service academy nominations from South Dakota seniors

By R. D. Padilla | Sep 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) has announced that his office is accepting applications from high school seniors interested in attending a U.S. service academy after graduation. “Each year, I am honored to nominate our nation’s future military...

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Population aging and government transfer dependency in Tripp County as of 2022

By Central South Dakota News | Sep 6, 2025

Since 1970, Tripp County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 12.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 11.9%.

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Senator Mike Rounds highlights community visits and discussions across South Dakota

By K. C. Dickerson | Sep 4, 2025

Senator Mike Rounds detailed recent engagements with community groups and educational leaders in South Dakota through posts made between September 2-4, 2025.

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Senator Mike Rounds addresses loss, beef labeling transparency, and legislative outreach in recent posts

By Central South Dakota News | Aug 30, 2025

Senator Mike Rounds posted tributes and policy commentary between August 28-30, 2025.

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

By Central South Dakota News | Aug 30, 2025

Since 1970, Todd County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 1.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 2.8%.

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2022: Sully County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Central South Dakota News | Aug 23, 2025

Since 1970, Sully County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 16.2%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 4.7%.

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Senator Mike Rounds highlights agricultural events and banking discussions across South Dakota

By Central South Dakota News | Aug 21, 2025

Senator Mike Rounds used social media between August 19-21, 2025 to highlight his attendance at major agricultural events such as Dakotafest and meetings with industry leaders like Jane Fraser from Citi.

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Stanley County aging and government aid dependency trends in 2022

By Central South Dakota News | Aug 16, 2025

Since 1970, Stanley County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 15.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 2.3%.

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2022: Comparing aging and government transfer dependency in Potter County since 1970

By Central South Dakota News | Aug 9, 2025

Since 1970, Potter County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 14.2%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 2.3%.

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Residents of Sully County received $9,050 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 61st in South Dakota

By Central South Dakota News | Aug 4, 2025

In 2022, residents of Sully County received an average of $9,050 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it sixth lowest in South Dakota.

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How Mellette County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time

By Central South Dakota News | Aug 2, 2025

Since 1970, Mellette County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 0.9%.

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Senator Mike Rounds discusses agriculture policy and AI oversight in recent posts

By Central South Dakota News | Aug 2, 2025

Senator Mike Rounds posted updates on meetings with agricultural leaders about policy reforms on August 1-2, 2025.

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Senator Mike Rounds highlights interns and historic milestone for South Dakota’s Jewish community

By Central South Dakota News | Aug 1, 2025

Senator Mike Rounds used social media on July 31 and August 1 to recognize his summer interns’ contributions as well as announce groundbreaking news for South Dakota’s Jewish community—the establishment of its first-ever Chabad Jewish Community...

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Rounds introduces bipartisan bill for online veteran cemetery scheduling system

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 31, 2025

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), the ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, have introduced new legislation aimed at updating the burial scheduling system managed by the Veterans’...

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Senator Mike Rounds highlights meetings on tribal issues and health technology

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 31, 2025

Senator Mike Rounds shared updates on July 30-31, 2025 about meetings with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, participation in a White House health technology announcement by President Trump, and discussions with South Dakota healthcare professionals.

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Rounds opens Senate hearing on artificial intelligence's impact on finance

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee’s Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investments, delivered opening remarks at a hearing focused on artificial intelligence (AI) in...

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Lawmakers propose bipartisan bill for regulated testing of artificial intelligence in finance

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 30, 2025

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced legislation aimed at supporting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial services sector.

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Rounds advances key South Dakota housing measures in Senate committee

By Central South Dakota News | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) has advanced several housing initiatives for South Dakota in the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee.