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Petition Drive to Lower Property Taxes in Nebraska

A petition signed by about 10-Thousand Nebraskans has been delivered to Governor Pete Ricketts, calling for property tax reform this legislative session.

Traffic Fatalities Jump Up in Iowa

Highway safety should be a priority for the 2017 Iowa Legislature.

Coyotes Earn Road Win

South Dakota sophomore guard Matt Mooney scored a game-high 23 points and the Coyotes made some big free throws late to beat Denver 75-69 Wednesday inside Magness Arena, ending the Pioneers’ six-game win streak.

Fees Drop for Iowa College Fund

The fees for investments in the state-managed “College Savings Iowa” program have been reduced.

NDSU Surprises USD Women

North Dakota State guard Taylor Thunstedt scored 19 points and guard Sarah Jacobson added a career high 18 points as the Bison took down South Dakota 83-73 inside the Scheels Center Wednesday night.

UNMC Warns of Tough Bug

Health officials are warnings about a bug that is very difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance.

Soybean Export Chair Has Mixed Views On USTR Nominee

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen lawyer Robert LIghthizer as the next U.S. Trade Representative. U.S. Soybean Export Council Chairman Jim…

Center For Rural Affairs Opposes Taxpayer Bill Of Rights

Center for Rural Affairs officials say they’ll be watching the Nebraska State legislature to see if there’s any movement to…

OCM Asks New President And Congress To Back GIPSA Rules

Organization for Competitive Markets leaders want their membership to ask President-elect Donald Trump and the new Congress for their support…

Farm Group Leader Says Combining Federal Agencies Has Merit

North Dakota Congressman Kevin Kramer says the incoming Trump administration should combine the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of…

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