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NPPC Aggressively Seeking Trade Deals In 2020

National Pork Producer Council members are focused on trade as 2019 ends and hoping to go on offense for more…

Waterways Council Encouraged By House Approval Of Energy Water Development Bill

This week the House approved the Energy Water Development Appropriations bill which will help pay for improvements to the nation’s…

SD Legislative Committee Proposes Pipeline Accountability Bill

The State-Tribal Relations Committee of the South Dakota legislature approved a bill that would make pipeline companies more accountable for any problems caused by a leak.

SD Congressman Dusty Johnson Joins Republicans in Voting “No” on Impeachment

The US House voted Wednesday night to impeach President Trump on two charges, abuse of power and obstruction of Congress

Farm Bureau Opposes House Ag Labor Bill And Wants Better Immigration Reform

Recently the House passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, an immigration bill to provide a guest worker program to meet…

SDSU President Grateful For POET’s Donation For Precision Ag And For Research Support

South Dakota State University officials are very excited about the research partnership announced this week between them and POET biofuels.…

SDSU Men Grab Home Win

The South Dakota State men’s basketball team used a fast start to roll past Florida Gulf Coast Wednesday night at Frost Arena, 75-56.

Jacks Announce Signees

Nineteen high school standouts signed a National Letter of Intent Wednesday and one transfer finalized his intention to enroll at South Dakota State University and compete for the Jackrabbits’ football team.

Coyotes Pad Roster

South Dakota head football coach Bob Nielson has announced the signing of 20 student-athletes to a National Letter of Intent.

Pork Executive Pleased With House Passage Of Bill Funding More Ag Inspectors

Tuesday, the U.S. House approved the fiscal year 2020 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill. Included in that was an…

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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…