Nebraska Insurance Exchange Choices Dwindle

The head of the Nebraska Department of Insurance is disappointed Blue Cross Blue Shield is leaving the state’s health care exchange, but Bruce Ramge says he understands the business decision.

Napa Junction Has Business Potential

When Governor Dennis Daugaard flew to Yankton last week for the “Capitol for a Day Program,” he had his pilot circle Napa Junction northwest of the city so he could see the progress on the rail loading facility being built there.

SD GOP Cutting Back on Voter Registration Effort

The push is on for voter registrations this week, as “National Registration Day” was recognized.

ACE Submits Comments to EPA on CAFE’ Standards and Low Carbon Fuels

Leaders of the American Coalition for Ethanol have submitted comments to the EPA and three other federal agencies to establish…

New U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Rule on Endangered Species

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a proposed rule that limits petitions for new endangered species listings to…

New USCA President Concerned About Brazil Beef Imports

The newly elected President of the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, Kenny Graner, says his group will be monitoring inspections of beef…

Trump Trade Position Highlighted During Presidential Debate

The major agricultural issue that came up during this week’s Presidential candidate debate was trade. One of Republican Donald Trump’s…

State Land Near HSC to be Auctioned Off

More land near the Human Services Center campus on the north side of Yankton will be sold in the next few months.

Deadline Approaching, No Budget Deal in Congress

The federal government runs out of money at the end of the week, and so far, Congress has not been able to find a deal on a continuing resolution.

SD Counties Not Going to the 2017 Legislature for More Money

At the end of their convention last month, county officials decided not to ask the 2017 South Dakota legislature for any more taxing authority.