House Passes WRDA Bill

The House passed the Water Resources Development Act late Wednesday by a vote of 399 to 25. The Senate passed…

Ag Adviser Explains Clinton Trade Position After Debate

One of the agricultural advisers for presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says she spelled out decisively her position on trade during…

Soybean and Poultry Trade Delegation on Cuba Trade Mission

A delegation representing American soybean and poultry groups is in Cuba on a trade mission this week. U.S. Soybean Export…

Rounds Says Farm Economy, Funding Next Farm Bill a Concern

Low grain and livestock prices and the ailing farm economy are getting the attention of lawmakers. South Dakota Senator Mike…

SD Pulse Processors Plant Opening in November

Officials with South Dakota Pulse Processors are planning to open their $6.5 million pulse processing plant in November. Pulse Processing…

SD Legislators Need to be Convinced on Medicaid Expansion

While South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard says he believes a good case can be made for expansion of Medicaid, he may have a hard time convincing many fellow republicans.

SD Senator John Thune; Debate Didn’t Change Many Minds

This week’s first debate between Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump probably didn’t change many minds.
South Dakota Senator John Thune.

Nebraska HHS May Owe Feds Millions

Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services discovered a billing problem that could cost the state up to 32-million dollars.

Whiteclay Nebraska Getting Expanded Cell Service

Whiteclay and parts of Sheridan County Nebraska will have better access to cell and broadband service.

Griffen Nets Weekly Award

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen has won the NFC Defensive Player of the Week award, coming off his performance at Carolina with a career-high-tying three sacks plus nine hurries of Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.