SD Legislative Summer Studies Set

The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature met this week in Pierre to choose topics for summer study committees.

SD Legislative Committee to Move Quickly on Lake Issue

South Dakota legislators will move quickly to attempt to find solutions to lake and land issues in northeast South Dakota.

Farm Groups Pleased SD Lawmakers to Study Non-meandering Water Issue

This summer state lawmakers will study the South Dakota Supreme Court ruling on the use of non-meandered waters. A recent…

National Biodiesel Board Pleased With Anti-Dumping Investigation

The United States Commerce Department has started an anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigation aimed at biodiesel imports from Argentina and…

Farmer’s Business Network Report Indicates Consolidation a Concern

A report released by the Farmer’s Business Network indicated consolidation in agriculture and agribusiness is a leading concern for American…

SD Stockgrowers Asking for Brazilian Beef Ban

The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association is working with R-CALF to send a petition to the Trump administration asking for a…

SD Legislators Watching Sagging Tax Trends

The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature got an update this week on state revenues that show taxes are still running behind projections.

SD Legislature Justified in Repealing IM22

One of the controversial issues the South Dakota legislature dealt with this year was the repeal of IM22. The ballot issue, which voters approved last November, would have reformed political fundraising, and set up an ethics commission.

Whiteclay Nebraska Liquor Stores Lose Licenses

After decades of controversy the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission voted Wednesday to deny the renewal of licenses for four liquor stores in Whiteclay.

Iowa Legislators Push to Wrap Up 2017 Session

Iowa lawmakers are pushing to wrap up the 2017 session this week.