Nebraska Senators Look for Property Tax Compromise

Nebraska lawmakers will attempt to find a compromise this week on property tax reductions for Ag producers.

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard Vetoes Buffer Strip Bill; Sponsor Hopes for Override

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard has vetoed Senate Bill 136. That bill would have allowed cropland within fifty feet of a lake, river or stream to be classified as non-cropland if it is planted to grass.

SD Legislators Disagree on Private School Scholarships

Governor Dennis Daugaard has signed SB159, a bill that would allow insurance companies to get a tax credit for contributing to organizations that provide educational scholarships.

Right to Farm Amendment Killed in Nebraska Legislature

An effort to constitutionally protect agriculture has been shelved for this legislative session in Nebraska.

USD Women In Final Four

South Dakota senior guard Nicole Seekamp tallied 18 points and nine assists as the Coyotes defeated Western Kentucky 68-54 in the WNIT Quarterfinals in front of 2,749 fans at the DakotaDome Sunday night.

Jacks Begin Football Practice

The South Dakota State University football team will conduct its first practice of the spring Monday morning at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex.

Twins Top Yankees

The Minnesota Twins stretched their spring record to 15-10 with a 5-2 victory over the New York Yankees Sunday.

Royals Fall In Spring Tilt

Jed Lowrie and Chris Coghlan hit home runs and Kendall Graveman pitched seven solid innings in the Oakland Athletics’ 10-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

Nebraska Legislative Speaker Issues Reprimand

Nebraska Legislative Speaker Galen Hadley reprimanded Senator Ernie Chambers of Omaha for statements he made during legislative debate.

Iowa Open Meetings Law Questioned

The president of the board that oversees Iowa’s three public universities says the Supreme Court ruling that redefined what constitutes an “open meeting” among public officials raises questions for his board.