More Staff Needed for Nebraska State Prison System

A six-month study of the state prison system praises Nebraska for state-of-the-art risk-reducing programs…

Resistance to Bakken Oil Pipeline Remains Strong with Some

A rural Boone County Iowa landowner hosted an event with the Bakken Pipeline Resistance Coalition (Tuesday) on his farm.

Minnesota Remains Prepared for Avian Flu

No new cases of highly pathogenic bird flu have been reported in Minnesota since last summer,

No SD Special Session for Medicaid Expansion

Governor Dennis Daugaard announced today that he will not call a special session of the South Dakota State Legislature to address the expansion of Medicaid.

Gov Dayton Says a Special Session is Unlikely

A special session looks unlikely after bonding bill negotiations between Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and Republicans broke down yesterday

Nebraska Sits in Top Ten of “Kids Count” Report

The new “Kids Count” report on the wellbeing of children ranks Nebraska ninth overall, up from tenth place last year

Survey of Yankton County Finds No Sites for Large Livestock Development

Yankton County has been working with the state Department of Agriculture on a site analysis report that could aid in the location of large livestock developments.

Senator Says Not Impossible To Find Resolution To GMO Labeling Bill

The Senate has just a few days to pass and get over to the House a compromise measure on GMO…

SD Legislators Waiting for the Call on Medicaid Expansion

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard says the numbers now add up to make Medicaid expansion cost effective for the state.

Rural Affairs Group Supports Measure To Ease Conservation Rules

The Center for Rural Affairs is supporting legislation introduced this week in the House. The Improving Access to Farm Conservation…