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SD Legislative Committee Kills “Science Teaching” Bill
A bill that critic’s claim is aimed at the teaching of evolution and climate change in South Dakota schools failed in a House committee.
Slow Growth Year for Yankton Area Businesses
The President of Yankton Area Progressive Growth expects large employers in the area to continue with slow expansions this year.
Heavy Snow on the Way, Near Blizzard Conditions Possible Friday
Despite sunny skies and mild temperatures today, a major change is coming.
SD Animal Diagnostic Lab Gets a Legislative Boost
The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee approved a bill that would provide a funding mechanism for a new Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Lab at SDSU in Brookings.
NPPC Supports Pruitt as New EPA Administrator
The leadership of the National Pork Producer Council is looking forward to working with Scott Pruitt, who was just confirmed…
North Dakota Farm Bureau Opposing Bill to Create Department of Environmental Quality
The North Dakota State Senate has approved and sent forward legislation that would create a State Department of Environmental Quality.…
Minnesota Governor Authorizes Funding for Rural Finance Authority
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has signed legislation authorizing $35 million in funding for the State’s Rural Finance Authority program. State…
Nebraska Unicameral Considers Repeal of Black Tailed Prairie Dog Management Act
Last week the Nebraska Legislature’s Agriculture Committee took testimony on a measure to repeal the Black Tailed Prairie Dog Management…
Title Bills Up for Debate in the SD Legislature
A group of legislators has written to South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, asking him for an opinion on the use of so called “title bills” in the legislature.