Thune calls energy development permitting reform a rare opportunity for bipartisan action

By: Joshua Haiar

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: August 19, 2026

Words: 708

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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SIOUX FALLS — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, said this week that permitting reform could offer a rare opportunity for bipartisan action in Congress.

Thune discussed the issue on Tuesday during a summit hosted by Northwestern Energy, which has about 65,000 customers in the state and plans to merge with Black Hills Energy to become Bright Horizon Energy Corporation.

Thune told attendees lawmakers are …

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