Custer County Chronicle

Criminal deportation isn’t such a bad thing

Published by admin on Wed, 02/05/2025 - 9:44am

Say this for President Donald Trump—he is doing exactly what he said he was going to do during his campaign leading up to last November’s General Election.
Some of those things we agree with. Some not so much. One thing we are wholeheartedly on board with, however, is deporting known illegal immigrant criminals out of the United States and back to the country from whence they came.

Escaping through the silver screen

Published by admin on Wed, 02/05/2025 - 9:43am

You have to slow down, take a breath, and give yourself a moment of rest every now and then. Wait too long, and your body will decide it’s time to take a break for you—that’s what happened to me this week as everything pulled to a stop, and I was immobilized with a 103-degree fever for a couple days. After a three-day camping trip flanked by full work weeks and an unusual amount of extra work and errands, my body told me this week that it’s had enough and needs to take a break.

Getting ready to drop property tax bill

Published by admin on Wed, 02/05/2025 - 9:36am

Greetings again! Week three of the 100th legislative session is over. This past week Lt. Gov. Rhoden became the 34th governor. Gov. Rhoden then selected Rep. Tony VenHuizen as his lieutenant governor and both chambers approved his selection. On Thursday Tony took the oath of office becoming our Lt. Governor.

Won’t stop fighting for property tax relief

Published by admin on Wed, 02/05/2025 - 9:35am

As we barrel toward the deadline for filing bills this week, I want to take a moment to share what I’ve been fighting for on your behalf. This past week has been a non-stop push—late nights, early mornings and many tough conversations—to make sure your voices are heard in Pierre.

Partisanship again on full display

Published by admin on Wed, 01/29/2025 - 5:40pm

Joe Biden is the greatest president in the history of mankind.
No, that’s not what last week’s editorial said. But judging by the hysterical comments on our Facebook page regarding said editorial, you would have thought that’s what we said. No, if you recall, last week’s editorial spent  about 450 of the 500 words talking about how we should rally around President Trump and try to come together for the good of the country.

The best life we can give them

Published by admin on Wed, 01/29/2025 - 5:39pm

Calving season on the ranch is a period of stark contrasts, a time of seeing some of the best of the best of God’s Creation alongside some of the saddest sights.

Updating you on what’s happened so far

Published by admin on Wed, 01/29/2025 - 5:31pm

The legislative session is speeding by—today marks week three, and I’m hard at work advocating for the issues that matter most to you. It’s been a busy couple of weeks, especially after attending the presidential inauguration last weekend. I’m excited to update you on what’s happening in Pierre. I also send out a weekly newsletter via email. Send me an email if you would like to subscribe!
Swearing-In Ceremony
& New Leadership
I was officially sworn in as your state senator  Jan. 14 and I’m honored to represent you in the South Dakota Legislature.

This session is full of many challenges

Published by admin on Wed, 01/29/2025 - 5:31pm

We just completed our 8th legislative day of the 100th session. It has been a jam-packed two weeks. With a large class of new legislators, leadership has concentrated on training and organizing the committee chairs and members quickly. As we do at the beginning of each session, we voted to adopt the new rules for the 100th and 101st legislative session. These are the rules which will be in effect until we gavel out in March 2026.  

Inbox has been flooded on SDPB, library, prison

Published by admin on Wed, 01/29/2025 - 5:30pm

Greetings! Week two of the 100th legislative session is in the books. What an exciting time for South Dakota. I’m sure you’ve heard that Gov. Noem was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become the nation’s Homeland Security secretary. She has resigned her position as our 33rd governor. Now lieutenant governor automatically moves up to the governor position. Next he announces his lieutentan governor pick and both chambers need to confirm the selection.

Week one is now behind us

Published by admin on Wed, 01/22/2025 - 10:07am

Greetings! Week one of the 100th legislative session is in the books. The legislature is made up of two bodies. The House of Representatives has 70 members and the Senate has 35 members. This year there are 14 new senators and 28 new House members for a total of 42 newbies of the 105 total legislators. That has to be a record!