Official Revenue Numbers on the Way for Legislature

The next big step for South Dakota lawmakers will come next week when they get the official revenue numbers for the current fiscal year, and the latest estimates for the next year.

Bill Killed to Allow Cities to Raise Funds With Sales Tax

A bill that would have allowed cities in South Dakota to raise their sales tax for specific projects was in front of the House State Affairs committee today.

Nebraska Farmland Values Slip

For the first time in several years, the average Nebraska farm land price has gone down.

Concerns Arise Over Merging Cooperatives

The president of one South Dakota farm organization that works with cooperatives says he’s been hearing many concerns from members of co-ops that are looking at merging.

Napa Junction Development Still Possible

The Yankton County Commission heard this week that development prospects at Napa Junction are not dead.

Pipeline Project Still Alive

Despite the failure of Congress this week to override the President’s veto of the Keystone XL bill, the project is not dead.

Restaurant Gains National Recognition

A Le Mars Iowa steakhouse is being nationally recognized for its good food and longevity.

Prairie Dog Bill Advances

Nebraska lawmakers have advanced a repeal of the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Management Act the legislature approved in 2012.

Nursing Home Residents Could Get More Money

Nursing home residents on Medicaid would get a slight bump in their personal allowance under a bill advancing in the Nebraska legislature.

SDSU, NDSU Sweep Top Honors

South Dakota State and North Dakota State swept the major awards in basketball from the Summit League Thursday.