Posted 3/5/2024, 5:38:00 PM
Thune Requests Over $116M in Earmarks for South Dakota Projects
- Republican Sen. John Thune requested over $116 million in earmarks for spending package to avoid a shutdown
- Thune's requests include 7 projects related to energy, water, transportation and housing in South Dakota
- Largest request is $30 million to establish a housing trust fund in 7 SD counties
- Second largest is $26.7 million for a roadway construction project to improve access to Black Hills National Forest
- Bid to add earmarks could hurt Thune’s chances to replace McConnell as Senate GOP leader