SDSU Women Draw Holiday Foes

The 2015 Paradise Jam Tournament pairings have been announced and the South Dakota State women’s basketball team will play Maryland, Old Dominion and Pittsburgh as part of the Reef Division.

Nebraska On Track for Economic Growth

Nebraska remains on track for economic growth.

Medical Marijuana Bill Clears Nebraska Committee

A medical marijuana bill has cleared a Nebraska legislative committee and heads to the full legislature for debate.

Minnesota Farm Bureau Pleased With Some Session Wins

Minnesota legislators are winding down their 2015 session and so far the State Farm Bureau is claiming a pair of major victories.

Repeal of Estate Tax A Good Step for Tax Reform for Cattlemen

Last week’s passage in the House of the repeal of the Estate Tax is a good first step toward real overall tax reform.

Trade Promotion Authority Opposed by South Dakota Farmers Union

Legislation introduced last week in the Senate to give the President Trade Promotion Authority is facing opposition from a South Dakota farm group.

Reauthorization of Commodity Futures Trading Commission Continues

The House Agriculture Committee has just completed a series of four meetings regarding reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Rules Under Review

The Rules Review Committee of the South Dakota legislature worked through a long agenda at their meeting yesterday (Monday) in Pierre.

Transportation Bill Deadline Looms

More discussions on a long term transportation funding bill may be held this week in Congress.

Royals Roll Past Twins

Edinson Volquez dodged trouble for seven innings, and the Kansas City Royals scored a pair of runs on wild pitches before pounding the Minnesota Twins, 7-1 on Monday night.