Broadband Bill Signed into Law for Iowa

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad traveled to an ag equipment dealership in Perry to sign the “Connect Every Acre high-speed broadband bill” into law.

Nebraska Unemployment Still Nation’s Lowest

Though the unemployment rate in Nebraska might have ticked up a bit, it remains the lowest in the country.

Death Penalty Ballot Petitions Meet Opposition

Even as petitioners fan out across Nebraska seeking signatures to get the death penalty on the November ballot next year, opponents will be trying to persuade people NOT to sign.

Pipeline Company Receives Easement Agreements in Iowa

Dakota Access pipeline officials says they’ve received over 60% of the easement agreements they need for their project in Iowa.

Biotech Labeling Law Receives Support

More lawmakers are showing support for a national biotech labeling law.

Trade Promotion Authority Under Senate Consideration

The Senate is expected to move forward on Trade Promotion Authority Legislation late today or tomorrow.

Fast Track Authority in Senate

A vote in the Senate on fast track authority legislation could come up either late today or tomorrow.

Environmental Protection Agency to Host Hearing on Volume Requirements

The Environmental Protection Agency is holding a hearing in Kansas City this Thursday.

City Commission Approves Strategic Planning Process

The Yankton City Commission has approved a strategic planning process that will use an outside facilitator.

Senate Trade Authority Vote Coming

The US Senate may take up the Trade Promotion Authority bill this week.