Broadcaster Press 9 May 23, 2017 www.broadcasteronline.com Once a South Dakotan, Always a South Dakotan By Sen. John Thune By now, most folks across the state probably know that South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T) President Dr. Heather Wilson was recently confirmed by the Senate to serve as the next secretary of the U.S. Air Force. I proudly supported her nomination, as did Republicans and Democrats from all corners of the country. The strong bipartisan support for her nomination is emblematic of her long list of qualifications for the job. I’ve known Dr. Wilson for nearly 20 years, and while she wasn’t born in South Dakota, she’s a South Dakotan through and through. We’re all sad to see her leave, but our loss is America’s gain, and the airmen who defend us USDA Certifies Another Rural Business Investment Fund no longer wears the uniform, the Air Force never really left Dr. Wilson. That sense of service has carried her from her early days as a cadet to now becoming the 24th secretary of the Air Force. She’ll be a tremendous asset to our national security team because she’s seen these issues from every angle – as a cadet, national security aide, policymaker, and educator. South Dakotans are proud of Dr. Wilson’s successful career and are thankful for everything she’s done for her community and our state. We wish her the best of luck as she returns to public service in Washington, D.C., and will always remind her, once a South Dakotan, always a South Dakotan. 1998, Heather was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. She served on the Armed Services Committee and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence at various points during her 10-plus years in Congress. Most recently, Heather lived and worked in Rapid City, leading one of the premier science and engineering schools in the country. She played a key role in applying cutting-edge technologies that were developed at SDSM&T to help solve B1-B Bomber maintenance issues at Ellsworth Air Force Base, which is not far from campus. I know I can speak for the men and women at Ellsworth and the SDSM&T community by saying we’re excited for Heather and what’s to come. It’s pretty easy to see that while she around the world couldn’t ask for a better or stronger leader. Heather is no stranger to the Air Force. Her service began decades ago as a cadet at the Air Force Academy, where she earned the status of Distinguished Graduate. No Air Force Academy graduate has ever served as secretary of the Air Force, so Heather will be making history as she assumes her new leadership role, too. During the Cold War, Heather served as an Air Force officer in the United Kingdom and in Brussels. After retiring from the Air Force, Heather continued to serve the nation by joining President George H.W. Bush’s National Security Council staff, where she focused on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and conventional arms control. In Age-Friendly Communities Noem, South Dakotans: Time for Tax Reform is Now Representative Kristi Noem has released the following statement after a House Ways and Means Committee hearing, where she heard testimony on the House WASHINGTON, May 18, 2017 – Acting Deputy Under By Leacey E. Brown GOP tax reform proposal: Secretary Roger Glendenning today announced that USDA SDSU Extension Gerontology Field Specialist “It’s been more than 30 years since President Reahas certified the Innova Ag Innovation Fund IV LP as an gan led the last major tax code overhaul. In that time, investment pool for small and startup rural businesses. We want to remain in our home indefinitely. This layers of regulations and loopholes have been tacked “This certification is another tool USDA provides is commonly called “aging in place”. As we envision on, creating the mess we have today. Additionally, proto help rural businesses, to create jobs and to attract making this dream a reality, we may think of remodeling visions, like the Death Tax, are actively holding family private-sector capital to rural communities,” Glendour home by updating the bathroom for accessibility or farmers and small businesses back. Now is the time enning said. “Geography should not be a barrier to to repeal the Death Tax, simplify the tax code, reduce economic success. This pool will offer rural business moving a bedroom to the main floor. While all of these changes can help us remain in the home, additional fac- tax rates across the board, and create a system that’s owners the same access to capital as their countertors outside the home may influence our ability to age going to support folks in their pursuit of the American parts in metropolitan areas.” in place. Dream.” The fund will support 30 to 45 companies that Age-Friendly Communities South Dakotans also weighed in on the need for tax have the potential to generate more than $200 million Aging in place extends beyond the home to include reform: in economic activity and create 600 jobs. It will provide Terrance Nemec, CPA, CGMA (Sioux Falls, SD) – capital for high-growth companies in the biosciences, the larger community. “Age-friendly” communities are Nemec & Associates: “As a certified public accountant technology and agricultural technology industries. The friendly for all ages. These communities are designed with 33 years of experience, I’ve watched as the tax fund is the second USDA has certified under the Rural for the needs of all members. The worldwide “agecode has become increasingly complex, making it both Business Investment Program (RBIP). RBIP funds sup- friendly” movement was initiated to make physical structures and social environments more accessible to costly and difficult to comply with, especially for small port USDA’s strategy for rural economic growth. people of all ability levels. businesses. At the same time, the quality of customer For a fund to receive USDA certification, its SDSU Extension Gerontology Specialists have comservice within the IRS has fallen. As a result, I see withmanagers must demonstrate that they have venture piled resources to assist us in moving toward more age- in my practice and clients a decreasing confidence in capital experience and that they have successfully the tax system as a whole. Tax reform gives us the opworked with community development organizations. friendly communities. Rural communities face unique challenges. In 2006 representatives from Canadian portunity to address these matters, ease frustrations, The Ag Innovation Fund is being managed by provinces published Age-Friendly Rural and Remote and restore faith and confidence in our tax system.” Innova Memphis RBIC, LLC. Innova has three other Communities: A Guide. This document remains one of Brett Hanson (Sisseton, SD) – Tri State Building funds that are not part of the Rural Business Investthe only resources for age-friendly rural communities. Center: “Full and permanent repeal of the estate tax ment Program. Those three funds collectively have More Information would allow for more family-owned businesses to invested $20 million in 75 startup companies, attractLet’s not become frustrated if our state doesn’t have be passed on to the next generation. The planning, ed $90 million of outside capital and created approxi(or may never have) some of these characteristics. legal and accounting fees associated with tax drain mately 250 jobs. business resources that could otherwise be used for Farm Credit System members are contributing $31 Consider how we might adapt the ideas to suit South Dakota. SDSU Extension Gerontology Specialists are reinvestment in business operations. Repealing the million to the Ag Innovation Fund. The Farm Credit the System is a nationwide network of banks and lenders familiar with Tellunique strengths and challenges in our estate tax would boost business investment and create them to become familiar state, and we would like you saw it in thewith the jobs. Northwestern Lumber Association applauds Rep. specifically chartered to serve agriculture and the strengths and challenges in YOUR community. Please Noem’s leadership to repeal this inefficient tax and U.S. rural economy. contact us with questions. urges Congress to pass the Death Tax Repeal Act.” USDA Rural Development provides loans and Scott VanderWal (Volga, SD) – President, South Dagrants to help expand economic opportunities and kota Farm Bureau: “The current tax code in the United create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports States is terribly inefficient, burdensome and compliinfrastructure improvements; business developcated. South Dakota's farmers and ranchers are busy ment; homeownership; community services such enough managing their businesses without having to as schools, public safety and health care; and hightry to figure out our extremely daunting tax system. speed internet access in rural areas. 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