Congress Moves on Transportation Bill

Congress has approved a highway bill ahead of taking off for the August recess.

Ag Secretary Asks for Disaster Assistance for Poultry Producers

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is calling on Congress to consider a disaster program for poultry producers similar to what’s…

South Dakota Attorney General Challenges Waters of the US Rule

Attorneys General from 30 states including South Dakota are asking the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to delay the implementation of the Waters of the U.S. rule.

Historical Sites Eligible for Restoration Funding Assistance

Private, public, and non-profit land owners are invited to apply for grants through the Deadwood Fund program.

Keystone XL Groundwork Continues

The groundwork is still under way as Trans Canada waits for final approvals of its plans to build the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline.

South Dakota Congresswoman Against Iran Nuclear Deal

As members of Congress continue to scrutinize and debate the nuclear deal struck with Iran, South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem is in clear opposition to the deal.

Senate Passes Six Year Transportation Bill Extension

The US Senate passed a six year extension of transportation funding, but there is no guarantee the House will go along.

Pallid Sturgeon Confirmed in Missouri River

Information retrieved from some small fish show that habitat in the Missouri River may be helping an endangered species return.

Minnesota Test Scores Remain Steady

The latest statewide tests of public school students in Minnesota show average scores in reading remained constant or increased slightly for all grade levels and ethnic groups.

Demographics of Iowa Prisons Finds Highest Percentage of African American Inmates

A third annual summit on racial disparities in Iowa’s prisons, to be held next month in Ankeny, is being expanded to two days.