Brand Fee Cap Bill To Be Heard In Unicameral

A measure introduced last week to raise the cap on brand fees in Nebraska is expected to come up in…

Iowa Schools Growing

Iowa’s public schools continue to increase enrollment numbers.

Ernst to Oversee Rural Development & Energy Subcommittee

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst will chair a subcommittee dealing with renewable energy and broadband expansion.

Nebraska State Senator Proposes Property Tax Reform Bill

State Senator Lydia Brasch of Bancroft sponsored a bill that would reduce the assessed value at which agricultural land is taxed.

Iowa Legislator Backs 10 Cent Gas Tax Hike

Iowa House Transportation Chairman Josh Byrnes says the ten cent per gallon fuel tax legislation being proposed should be enough…

Republicans May Offer Alternative Budget

President Obama is sending Congress a $4 trillion budget that seeks to raise taxes on wealthier Americans and corporations and use the extra income to lift the fortunes of families who have felt squeezed during tough economic times.

Environmental Groups Suing EPA On CAFOs

Environmental and Animal Rights Groups are suing EPA in an effort to force the agency to more heavily regulate air…

District 17 Legislators Hold Coffee

Legislative members from District 17 agree that education is not the top priority for South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard this year.

Iowa Pork President Calls Lawsuit Pointless

The lawsuit filed by Environmental and Animal Rights groups against EPA is pointless. That’s according to Iowa Pork Producer Association…

Farm Leader Concerned About TPA And TPP

House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi is trying to find a way to grant President Obama Trade Promotion or Fast Track…