Twins In Final Tuneups

The Minnesota Twins wrapped up their spring stay in Florida with a 7-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox Thursday.

Greenway Returns To Vikings

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway says he is coming back for one more season in purple.

Nebraska Legislature Approves Property Tax Levy Adjustment

A bill intended to slow the growth of property taxes to fund Nebraska schools has advanced in the Unicameral.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Signs Budget Adjustment Bill

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has signed the budget bills sent to him by the legislature, without any line-item vetoes.

Managed Medicaid Begins in Iowa

Three private companies will begin managing Iowa’s Medicaid program today.

Iowa Lawmakers Debating “Quality of Life”

A bill that would set aside 25 million dollars in state money for “quality of life” projects and promotions in Iowa is ready for Senate debate.

Iowa Senator Sees Tough Road For Biotech Labeling Legislation

More and more food companies are preparing to comply with Vermont’s biotech labeling law. Meanwhile, when Senators return from recess,…

Latest French BSE Case Concerns R CALF

The Ag Ministry in France has detected a confirmed single case of BSE. It is the third single case of…

Iowa Farm Group Has Problems With Governor’s Water Plan

Iowa lawmakers are wrestling with how to fund ways to improve water quality. Governor Branstad is sticking by his plan…

Center For Rural Affairs Has Property Tax Relief Concerns

Proposed legislation to provide close to $ 30 million in property tax credits is expected to be debated on the…