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Waiting for Details on Changes to Civics & Government Classes

Governor Kristi Noem is offering a proposal to change standards for K – 12 school courses on history and civics.

South Dakota Stock Grower’s Association Opposing Mandated RFID Tags

The Office of Management and Budget has received a notice from USDA APHIS on the use of Radio Frequency Identification…

Ag Groups Including ASA Want Trade Strengthened With Cuba

Twenty three agricultural groups including the American Soybean Association want the Biden Administration to strengthen trade ties with Cuba. The…

Farm Bureau Sets Policy On Cattle Markets, Trade And Broadband

Policy passed by American Farm Bureau members at their virtual convention last week included a push for more competitive and…

South Dakota Cities Legislative Wish List

Cities across South Dakota communicate with the legislature through the Municipal League.

Pay Raises for Judges

South Dakota’s new Supreme Court Chief Justice, Steven Jensen, gave his first “State of the Judiciary” speech to the legislature last week

SD Legislative Session Looking to Gain Speed

South Dakota legislators return to Pierre Tuesday for their four-day week.

SD Senator Mike Rounds Supports Biden Administration Appointment Process

The Senate will start confirmation hearings this week some of President-elect Joe Biden Cabinet appointments.

Pork Industry Wants FDA To Move Quicker On Gene Editing Rules

The National Pork Producers Council submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration regarding gene edited livestock. NPPC noted that…

South Dakota Industrial Hemp Association Monitoring OMB Rule Review

The Office of Management and Budget has completed its review of USDA’s final rule to establish a domestic hemp production…

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