Iowa Lawmakers Reach Agreement on Tax Break

There’s been a breakthrough at the Iowa statehouse that resolves a dispute over tax policy.

Red Cross Reminders About Smoke Detectors

he American Red Cross has several smoke alarm installation events planned throughout the Iowa region this spring.

Minnesota Unemployment Rate Unchanged

Despite cutting five-thousand jobs in January, Minnesota’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.7 percent.

SD Senate, House Pass Budget, Adjourn Main Run of 2016 Session

The South Dakota legislature approved the budget bill as the last scheduled issue on their agenda.

Iowa Utilities Board Approves Dakota Access Pipeline Permit

The Iowa Utilities Board voted unanimously 3-0 to approve a construction permit for Dakota Access to build the Bakken oil pipeline across 18 Iowa counties.

SD Legislature Authorizes Public Land Sales in Yankton & Redfield

Governor Dennis Daugaard has signed a pair of bills that allows the state to begin the process of selling land at the Human Services Center campus in Yankton, and the South Dakota Developmental Center in Redfield.

SD Senator Mike Rounds Supports Prescription Drug Abuse Bill

The Senate overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan opioid abuse bill despite Democratic concerns about a lack of funding tied to the legislation.

SD Legislators Finalize Budget Details

South Dakota legislators will sign off today on a budget that spends just over four point five billion dollars.

Cattle Group Backs Bill To Clarify Ag Vehicle Weight Limits

The Implements of Husbandry Legislation, LB 977, that defines weight limits on ag vehicles had its first reading the Nebraska…

ICCI To Continue Fighting Dakota Access Project

Thursday afternoon, the Iowa Utilities Board approved the permit application by Energy Transfer Partners for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The…