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Wiesemeyer Provides China Deal Details

The U.S. and China finally signed the phase one trade deal in Washington D.C. yesterday after a nearly 20-month trade…

China Deal Beneficial for Agriculture in the Region

South Dakota Soybean Association Executive Director Jerry Schmitz was among those attending the signing of the U.S. China phase one…

Packers Ask Court to Dismiss Lawsuit

Attorneys representing four major beef packing companies are seeking dismissal of a class action lawsuit filed against them by R-CALF.…

Under Served Farmers Can Get Advanced EQIP Payment

Beginning farmers, Veterans, socially disadvantaged or limited resource farmers who sign up for NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program are eligible…

Improving Revenues Could Fund Priorities

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says if state revenues continue to improve, there are three priorities that should be funded

Corps of Engineers Adjusting Missouri River Reservoir Flood Storage

The Corps of Engineers continues to make adjustments in river flows and reservoir levels along the Missouri River to get ready for spring.

SD Congressman Dusty Johnson Encouraged by US – China “Phase One” Trade Deal

The US and China signed the “Phase One” trade deal Wednesday and will now move on to negotiations on “Phase Two.”

United States And China Sign Phase One Trade Deal

The phase one trade agreement between the U.S. and China was signed today in Washington D.C.. by U.S. President Donald…

Trump Administration Proposing Changes to Environmental Siting Rules

The Trump Administration is proposing changes to the National Environmental Policy Act

SD Legislators Get Update on Revenues & Estimates

The Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature got updated revenue reports and projections just ahead of the start of the legislative session.

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA RIFT WIDENS AS OVERSIGHT PANEL CONFUSES AND UPSETS INDUSTRY WITH SLATE OF MOTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – The rift between an oversight committee and the state’s medical marijuana industry widened Tuesday…

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NEBRASKA GOVERNOR SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER BANNING MEDICAID PAYMENTS TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed an executive order Thursday cutting off Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood,…

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NINE INDICTED IN DAVISON COUNTY FOR COCAINE DISTRIBUTION

MITCHELL, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says nine people have been indicted in connection with a cocaine…

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NEBRASKA ATTORNEY GENERAL RESPONDS TO ACCUSATIONS OF RETALIATION AGAINST OMAHA TRIBE OVER MEDICAL MARIJUANA

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers said Wednesday that the Omaha Tribe’s proposed tax compact was too…

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AARP SOUTH DAKOTA AND ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION MAKING PEOPLE AWARE OF COSTLY SCAMS

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – As part of a joint effort with the Attorney General’s Office, AARP South Dakota has…