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BNSF Rail Sets Work in Minnesota

B-N-S-F Railway estimates it will spend 130 million dollars in Minnesota this year.

Minnesota Lawmakers Prep for Session

Minnesota lawmakers begin the 2016 legislative session in less than a month.

Sales Tax Increase Fails in the SD House, Reconsideration Vote Monday

A bill that would have raised the state sales tax in South Dakota by half a cent failed by one vote in the House today.

Iowa Legislative Committee Approves Limited Use of Medical Marijuana

A committee in the Iowa House has voted to legalize the limited growth of marijuana in Iowa for distribution as medicine to treat three conditions.

Iowa Water Plan Moving Through the House

Republicans on the Iowa House Agriculture Committee have endorsed a slightly-altered version of Republican Governor Terry Branstad’s plan to divert some state sales taxes.

SD Legislative Committee Kills Industrial Hemp Bill

A bill that would authorize the production and sale of industrial hemp was killed by a South Dakota legislative committee today.

Many Aging Bridges Across Nebraska

One in five county bridges in Nebraska is in poor shape, according to the state Department of Roads.

SD Legislators Pass Gender Bill on to the Governor

A bill that would restrict access to bathrooms and locker rooms in public schools by trans-gender individuals is on the desk of Governor Dennis Daugaard, waiting for possible action.

Roberts National Biotech Labeling Bill Not Ready

Senate Ag Committee Chairman Pat Roberts says he’s not ready to introduce his biotech labeling legislation yet. Robert’s bill would…

Crop Insurance Deadline Approaching

The deadline to sign-up for crop insurance for the 2016 crop season is quickly approaching and this safety net will…

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