WASHINGTON, D.C.(KXLG)- U.S. Senator John Thune today discussed some issues the South Dakota people are dealing with right now.

First, we discuss the derecho storms that have hit lately and the FEMA assistance.

Senator Thune discussed the historically high inflation rate.

KXLG News asked Senator Thune if he heard any more discussion about additional stimulus payments.

Recently President Joe Biden removed the E-15 restriction and allowed E-15 to be sold, at least throughout the summer. Will this be permanent.

Senator Thune continued to express the need to shake up leadership and change these policies. He also talks about producing our own liquid fuels right here in our country.