Reasons to Vote for a Resolution

The South Dakota legislature approved a resolution last week supporting President Trump in construction of a Mexican border wall

SD Governor’s Budget Address Focuses on Ag

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will be delivering her first budget address this week and agriculture will be front and…

SD Legislature to Consider Bill to Develop Rural Veterinarians

A measure to establish a program to develop rural veterinarians and provide one-time funding is expected to be up before…

Iowa Farm Groups Disappointed King Loses House Ag Committee Seat

Iowa farm groups leaders are disappointed with Representative Steve King losing his position on the House Agriculture Committee. King was…

Bill to Provide Tax Credit to Help Veterans Start Farming in Nebraska Unicameral

Legislation to provide a tax credit for veterans wanting to start farming is being heard in committee this week in…

Nebraska State Treasurer Updating 529 College Savings Plan

The State of Nebraska has supported a NEST 529 College Savings plan for several years, and now there are plans to enhance it.

Nebraska Lawmakers Agree on Property Tax Fix Priority

Finding a way to cut property taxes seems to be the agreed-on issue for the Nebraska Unicameral this year.

SD Legislators Offer Broad Range of Bills

South Dakota legislators will be debating more bills dealing with trans gender students, and subjects that should be taught in high schools.

Rural Lenders Hampered by Federal Government Shutdown

As the partial government shutdown enters the fifth week, the agency responsible for one of the nation’s most popular home loans aimed at rural residents finds itself unable to process some applications.

Guesses Going for South Dakota Online Sales Taxes

The State of South Dakota began collecting sales taxes from online retailers on November first, but there has been no clear report yet on how much has come in.