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Nebraska Sets New Math Standards
New math standards for Nebraska’s public students are designed to have graduating seniors ready for college or work.
Iowa Pork Plant Gets State Incentives
The Iowa Economic Development Board has approved 11-and-a-half million dollars in state tax credits for the proposed pork processing plant near Eagle Grove.
Nebraska Economist Stands by Death Penalty Costs
An economist who estimates that the death penalty costs Nebraska more than 14-Million dollars a year stands by his claim.
La Nina Winter Could be a Frigid Roller Coaster
Winter could be a frigid roller coaster ride this year.
SD Rail Board Makes Napa Junction Land Deal
The South Dakota State Rail Board and a company building a grain loading facility in Yankton County made a land swap.
Nebraska Executive Board Debates Cyber Sex Case, Takes No Action
A lot of talk, but no action taken as the Nebraska legislature Executive Board begins to review its options in Senator Bill Kintner’s cybersex case.
SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem Hearing About Low Ag Prices
Low commodity prices are putting pressure on ag producers and the businesses that depend on them.
No Minnesota Special Session This Year
Following three months of negotiations, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton announced there will be no special session.
SD Schools Finding Teachers
As schools begin the fall term, most districts have filled their teaching vacancies.