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.

State Capitol Building Opens Security Checkpoint

The start of the 2020 South Dakota legislative session included increased security to get into the capitol building in Pierre.

Nebraska State Senators Dealing With 300 Bills So Far In 2020 Session

In the first three days of the 2020 Nebraska legislative session, there have been 300 bills introduced including carryover measures…

Minnesota Agriculture Department Files Comments On USDA Hemp Rules

Minnesota Department of Agriculture officials have submitted comments to the USDA on their industrial hemp rules. Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen…

A Promise Priority

A priority for the Board of Regents and state universities again this year is getting the legislature to approve the “Dakota’s Promise” scholarship.