SD Senate Committee Stops Gender Medical Bill

A bill that would penalize medical providers for treatment of gender issues in children was defeated in the South Dakota Senate Health and Human Services Committee Monday.

Sustainability and Climate Change Top Discussion at NCBA Convention

Sustainability, climate change and regulations topped the policy discussion at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association convention last week. NCBA Vice…

South Dakota Industrial Hemp Bill to Hit Full House This Week

Legislation to legalize industrial hemp production in South Dakota is expected to be up for discussion in the State House…

USDA Forecasting Net Cash Farm Income Down for 2020

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is forecasting net cash farm income to fall 9 percent in 2020 to $110 billion.…

Farmers Bill of Rights Introduced in Congress

A resolution calling for a Farmers Bill of Rights has been introduced in both houses of Congress. The measure came…

Legislators Waiting on Details of Ag Development Bill

Governor Kristi Noem has proposed a bill to streamline the process for ag developments across the state.

Using Trust Fund Dollars for Education

South Dakota legislators will soon be searching for more dollars to boost state aid to education next year.

Yankton County Commission Supports Local Control Resolution

The Yankton County Commission passed a resolution in support of local control last week.

Appropriators Waiting on Updated Revenue Numbers

The Appropriations Committees of the South Dakota legislature will get the updated tax revenue numbers this week and from that will begin to fill out the 2021 budget bill.

Twins Deal Finalized

The Minnesota Twins have agreed to send bullpen prospect Brusdar Graterol to the Los Angeles Dodgers for starting pitcher Kenta Maeda.