PUC Chair Hits The Campaign Trail

Incumbent Public Utilities Commissioner Dusty Johnson is on the campaign trail, seeking re-election to the commission for another six year term.  The republican says a lot has happened in his first term…

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Much of his job involves detailed cases with utility companies. Johnson says that’s something he really enjoys…

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Johnson says despite the growth of so called “non regulated” industries like cell phones, the commission is more involved than ever before…

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Johnson faces democrat Doyle Karpen of Dakota Dunes in next months election.

(courtesy WNAX, Yankton)