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Iowa Residents Owe Over 40-million Dollars in Past Due Power Bills

A report from Iowa’s largest utility companies shows residents in the state owe more than 40-million dollars in past due power bills

Gov Branstad Expects ACA Repeal

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad expects the Republican-led congress and President-elect Donald Trump to quickly repeal the Affordable Care Act

Last Piece of State Trust Land Near HSC Sold

The State of South Dakota sold about forty-five acres of land adjacent to the Human Services Center in Yankton last week.

SD Senator Mike Rounds; Congress Needs to Begin Reform of Medicare & Social Security

One agenda issue from republicans next year could be reform attempts at Medicare and Social Security.

Federal Clean Air Rules Roll Back Should Not Hurt Renewable Energy

The incoming Trump Administration is expected to roll back many federal regulations that were put in place over the last eight years. Among them could be clean air rules aimed at coal fired power plants.

Few Medicaid Expansion Alternatives for South Dakota

Following the election of Donald Trump, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard announced he would not pursue Medicaid expansion with the 2017 legislature.

SD Legislators Considering Impact of Ballot Issues

Ballot issues approved by voters this month may change spending priorities for South Dakota legislators next year.

SD Misses Opportunities on Medicaid Expansion

The election of Donald Trump as President will lead to a move to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and with that, any new money for states to expand Medicaid.

Iowa Cattle President Pleased Delegation Asking For WOTUS Repeal

Monday, Members of Iowa’s Congressional Delegation sent a letter to President Elect Donald Trump urging him to scrap the Environmental…

Stock Grower’s Association Preparing For South Dakota Legislative Session

Members and leaders of the South Dakota Stock Grower’s Association are preparing for the start of the 2017 South Dakota…

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