Jana Hunt 4 South Dakota

03/11/2026

One of my favorite heroes!

Senator Sam Marty Fan Club! Having a little fun at session celebrating Sam Marty. He is a Vietnam Vet, a Purple heart recipient, and an overall great guy.

02/23/2026

Did the USDA just signal a Supreme Court fight over your farm?We were inside the USDA Whitten Building in Washington, D.C. for the Lawfare Roundtable — and w...

02/12/2026

South Dakota Legislature Pressured to Compromise Food Safety and Livestock Producers
PIERRE, SD — The South Dakota Legislature has already delivered a clear verdict. House Bill 1077
passed overwhelmingly in the House and earned majority support in the Senate, reflecting the will of
South Dakota citizens and livestock producers. Despite that vote, the Governor vetoed HB 1077 and has
signaled support for Senate Bill 124 — a five-year moratorium on cell-cultivated protein — reigniting
pressure on lawmakers to compromise food safety and producer livelihoods.
Agricultural leaders say HB 1077 was a firm policy decision, not a symbolic gesture. The bill was
intended to protect consumers, ensure transparency, and defend producers who operate under strict
regulatory standards. The move toward compromise now raises concerns about outside corporate
influence outweighing the voices of South Dakota farmers and ranchers.
“I am disappointed in the Governor’s compromise,” said Representative Julie Auch, prime sponsor of
HB 1077. “South Dakota’s livestock producers do not need a pause or a promise — they need certainty
that their livelihoods will not be sacrificed to corporate interests pushing cell-cultivated protein.”
Supporters note that HB 1077 advanced with bipartisan support after extensive testimony from producers
and food-safety experts. Critics argue that compromise is being driven not by consumer protection, but by
corporate and international investment interests seeking market access — interests with no stake in South
Dakota’s rural economy.
South Dakota producers have earned public trust through generations of transparent, regulated production.
By contrast, cell-cultivated protein remains unproven at commercial scale and lacks long-term,
independent consumption data. Weakening safeguards now risks eroding consumer confidence and
destabilizing rural communities.
“This is not a debate about innovation,” Auch said. “It is about protecting consumers, defending
producers, and standing up for South Dakota agriculture.”
Lawmakers now face a clear choice: honor the Legislature’s vote and the producers it represents —
or yield to outside pressure at the expense of food safety and rural livelihoods.

02/11/2026

Update to HB1267: This state-wide livestock inspection ownership bill is post-poned until early morning, Thursday, February 12th for a vote in committee. There were 3 members missing when the vote of 6-4 was taken. 7 votes are needed to pass or fail. If you are in support of this bill (a statewide livestock inspection instead of just a West River livestock inspection) please call or email the legislators in the agriculture committee as noted below:
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Thank you all. I am hoping with these emails, the bill will pass and can be debated on the House floor.

02/07/2026

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02/06/2026

12/04/2025

“What TIFs Have Cost Rapid City”

Over the years, TIFs have added up in Rapid City. Today, 18 active TIF districts have locked away over $700 million in property value, dollars that can’t support:

📚 Our public schools
🚒 Emergency services
🛣️ Road maintenance
🏞️ Parks and community programs

One or two TIFs can help strategic projects, but dozens of them push the financial burden onto everyone else.

The Libertyland TIF would be the biggest yet and it follows a pattern that residents are now pushing back against. This special election exists because YOU signed, YOU spoke up and YOU demanded a vote.

Let’s stay informed and keep the momentum going.

On January 20, vote NO to corporate welfare and YES to responsible growth.

08/21/2025

YES, Jon Hansen!! Dusty Johnson (U.S. South Dakota Representative running for Governor) is trying to sabotage South Dakotans with his “Green New Deal” tricks. We Must NOT let that happen! VOTE JON HANSEN for SD Governor on June 2nd!