Sen Fischer Declines to Answer Trump Rumors

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer declines to answer directly whether she has been contacted about serving in the cabinet of President-elect Donald Trump

Iowa Utilities Board Hears Update on Dakota Access Pipeline

The Iowa Utilities Board heard an update on the progress of the Dakota Access Pipeline through the state and complaints from those who oppose it at their meeting this week

SD Legislators Unhappy with Provisions of IM22

The passage last week of Initiated Measure 22 by state voters has lawmakers and attorney’s scrambling to figure out the impacts.

Trains Could be Rolling Soon on the Napa Line

The South Dakota Railroad Board this week reached a long term agreement on the Napa to Platte rail line.

SD Senator John Thune; Lame Duck Congress has Few Issues to Decide

Members of Congress are back in Washington for the lame duck session, that should wrap up in mid-December.

SD Senator Mike Rounds; Repeal & Replace ACA a Priority

It appears one of the top priorities for Congressional republicans in the new year will be the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.

Transportation Official Sees WRDA Bill Passing In Lame Duck Session

A pair of Congressional leaders have differing views on the chances for passing a Water Resources Development Act Bill during…

Corn Executive Says Rail Lease Positive For South Dakota Agriculture

This week the South Dakota Railroad Board agreed to terms with Dakota Southern Railway on a 10 year lease to…

Canada May Be Willing To Redo NAFTA But Will Retaliate If COOL Revived

President Elect Donald Trump has indicated his preference for doing away with the North American Free Trade Agreement or at…

ASA Board Member Wants China To Speed Up Biotech Approvals

Senate Agriculture Committee leaders are asking President Obama to press China on prioritizing biotechnology approvals. American Soybean Association Board member…