Minnesota Caucus Part of Super Tuesday

Minnesota Democrats and Republicans agree on at least one thing: Minnesotans should go to the precinct caucus of their choice next Tuesday night.

Change Difficult for Medicaid Managed Care

An overflow crowd of concerned Iowans pleaded with legislators to establish a new state panel to police the three private companies that will begin managing care for Iowa Medicaid patients April 1st.

Nebraska Death Penalty Opponents Organizing

It is eight-months until Nebraska voters decide whether to bring back the death penalty or keep it repealed.

Iowa Senate Approves Bill Protecting Bicycle Riders

Motorists in Iowa would be required to change lanes on highways when passing a bicycle under a bill approved in the Iowa Senate.

“Right to Farm” Amendment Debated in Nebraska Legislature

A state senator believes outside, extreme animal rights and environmental groups pose a real risk to agriculture…and Nebraska voters should include a “right to farm” in the state constitution.

Coalition Forming in Minnesota for Gun Law Reform

Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and husband Mark Kelly are in Minnesota to announce a new bi-partisan “Coalition for Common Sense” gun reform group.

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard Pondering Trans-Gender Bill Decision

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard says he is working through a lot of material connected to HB1008, the transgender bathroom bill that legislators passed and sent to his office.

TTIP Negotiations Have a Long Way to Go

The 12th round of talks on the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership are underway this week in Brussels. Nick Giordano,…

Senate Ag Committee Markup of Biotech Labeling Bill Delayed

Senate Ag Committee Chair Pat Robert’s national voluntary biotech labeling bill was scheduled to be marked up today in committee,…

Eating Like A Pig is Good for Your Health?

Research is proving eating like a pig may actually be good for your health. That’s the message NDSU professor Dr.…