shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com November 8, 2016 • Page 3 There’s Always More Work to Do By Sen. John Thune Growing up in a small town has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on who you ask. But if you ask me, my siblings, or my dad who still lives in the house we all grew up in, there’s nothing but upside. Growing up in small-town South Dakota helped shape who I am, and it laid the foundation for the opportunities I’ve had in my life. Sure, Murdo didn’t have shopping malls, amusement parks, or movie theaters, but that was part of what made it such a great place to grow up. It would be an understatement to say we lived small, but we always dreamed big. And if I could do it all over again, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Thanks to my mom and dad, my siblings and I learned to love reading, music, sports, and the great outdoors – we still do today. Attending a small school in a small town meant I had no trouble being in band and choir or making the basketball, track, or football teams. I was often able to participate in more than one club or sport at a time, which was a luxury the “big city kids” didn’t always have. Today, my three-point shot is still better than my singing voice, but I guess some things never change. The Midwest values I grew up with in South Dakota helped take me to Washington, D.C., because I did more than just believe in what my parents taught us, I lived by the principles they instilled in us – like hard work, loyalty and dedication to family, and giving back to the community in which you live. Being your senator is more than a job title for me. That’s why I take great pride in not only being the senator from South Dakota, but more importantly, the senator for South Dakota and the people who call it home. We’ve accomplished a lot of big things for South Dakota in the Senate over the last two years. As chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, I led the way on critical rail reforms that will help address major backlogs like the one that squeezed South Dakota’s economy in 2013 and 2014. I played an integral role in getting the first long-term highway bill in nearly a decade to the president’s desk, which will help agriculture producers, shippers, and consumers. And as chairman, I wrote a comprehensive transportation security bill that will help protect air travelers in South Dakota and around the country. I could list more, but the only thing more important than what we’ve been able to accomplish in a relatively short period of time is the significant work that lies ahead of us. As many South Dakotans can attest to, work never ends on the farm or on the ranch. It never ends in Washington either. The nation’s economy is weak, and it’s not growing fast or strong enough. The Obama administration’s takeover of the nation’s health care system is failing, and the tax code is complicated and outdated. There’s always more work to do, and I’m up for the challenge. As your senator, I will always fight hard in Washington because I’m inspired by how you continue to fight here in South Dakota for the values in which we all believe and share. You’re what makes South Dakota the greatest place to live, work, and raise a family. There’s no way around it. Planning For The Future: SD’s Rest Area Revitalization Plan By Gov. Dennis Daugaard: In 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed into law the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act, creating the interstate highway system. Along with 41,000 miles of roadway came construction of interstate rest areas, which served a dual purpose: to provide basic services for motorists and give travelers a place to get out, stretch their legs and rest. South Dakota currently has 21 rest areas, some of which were constructed as long ago as 1969. Due to age, several of these facilities are in dire need of major maintenance, renovation or complete reconstruction. Additionally, the availability of information over mobile devices is changing the way that visitors plan their travels and access information about our state. To address these challenges, I asked staff from the departments of Tourism and Transportation to develop a revitalization plan for our rest areas. After nearly a year of review, analysis, research and discussion, this work group developed a plan which addresses the needs and expectations of today’s motorists. Over the next few years, this plan will bring our rest areas into the modern era of travel and help us prepare for the future. Upon completion, South Dakota will offer five staffed welcome centers at our state’s borders and at Chamberlain, along with 12 additional rest areas along interstates 29 and 90. The plan includes construction of two new welcome centers near Vermillion and on the Minnesota border, as well as an expanded and remodeled welcome center at Wilmot. These centers will be staffed during the summer months and, in addition to providing a safe place for travelers to stop, serve as South Dakota’s “front door” for vacationers seeking tourism information. Department of Corrections Job Hunting? Receives U.S. Department of Justice Grant PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Corrections has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to fund a program that will divert female offenders from Pennington County from prison. The Justice Reinvestment Initiative: Maximizing State Reforms grant is for $1.75 million over three years.The target population of the grant is prison-bound adult female offenders from Pennington County. There are currently more female inmates in the state prison system committed from Pennington County than any other county, with Pennington County committed inmates making up more than a quarter of the states female prison population. "The preference is for those admitted to the program to be probationers or probation violators needing an intensive intervention as an alternative to prison," said Corrections Secretary Denny Kaemingk. "If space allows, parole violators could also be placed in the program." With the grant, funds are available for residential costs, case management, community-based services and housing assistance. Funds also have been budgeted for Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring (SCRAM) and Global Positioning System (GPS) monitoring, jail costs and flexible funds to address individual specific needs. It's estimated that up to 144 individuals could be served under the grant over three years. That includes an offender spending 3-4 months in one of the 12-16 beds in the residential component, followed by a 9-month community phase. The final program design, including target population, eligibility criteria, program content and identification of service providers will be a cooperative state-local effort. "For this program to be successful, it must have the support and involvement of local justice practitioners, including the judiciary, prosecutors, law enforcement and stake-holders," said Secretary Kaemingk. "A local project team will be formed representing these groups." "The Seventh Circuit judges congratulate the Department of Corrections for being awarded a Maximizing Justice Reinvestment Grant," said Hon. Craig Pfeifle, Seventh Circuit Court presiding judge. "We know that having available to us in the court system the additional program options to be funded through this grant will increase public safety, reduce the prison population, particularly those who struggle with substance abuse, and provide more community services for that same population. We look forward partnering with DOC, local law enforcement and the community to utilize the programs to be funded by this grant." Meetings have begun between the state and local representatives in Rapid City to begin the planning process. South Dakota is one of four states to be awarded a Justice Reinvestment Initiative: Maximizing State Reforms grant. The site-based awards funded under the program support states that have already adopted justice reinvestment policies to implement one or more strategies to further the goals of a state's justice reinvestment reform efforts, including the commitment to data-driven decision making and investment in evidence-based practices and programs. 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