Northeast South Dakota News

Rep. Dusty Johnson, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing South Dakota’s at-large district, shared a series of tweets on May 20, 2025, discussing legislative measures and their implications. Johnson, who succeeded Kristi Noem in 2019, highlighted efforts aimed at reforming Medicaid and supporting agricultural producers.

In his first tweet posted at 16:57 UTC, Rep. Johnson stated that a new measure "removes 1.4 million illegal immigrants from Medicaid, protecting the program for the neediest Americans." This indicates a focus on ensuring that Medicaid resources are allocated to those deemed most in need.

At 16:58 UTC, he further emphasized environmental stewardship through legislation that "makes long-term investments in conservation efforts that protect working lands without tying producers’ hands." This suggests an approach to conservation that balances ecological concerns with agricultural productivity.

Shortly after, at 16:58 UTC again, Johnson addressed tax policies affecting farmers by stating that the proposed legislation "prevents over 2 million family-owned farms from being burdened by the death tax." This initiative aims to alleviate financial pressures on family-run agricultural enterprises.

Dusty Johnson was born in Pierre, South Dakota in 1976 and is currently residing in Mitchell. He graduated from the University of South Dakota with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1999.