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Explaining the Election

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson held a telephone town hall last week, with a lot of questions about the November election and the perception that President Trump was cheated.

Starting a Safe Iowa Legislative Session

The 2021 Iowa legislative session starts Monday in Des Moines.

Focusing on 2021 Legislative Issues

The 2021 session of the South Dakota legislature begins at noon Tuesday in Pierre.

Defending the Rural Districts

Nebraska Senators will continue to introduce bills and hold floor sessions this week.

South Dakotan Named Acting Nebraska State Conservationist

The Assistant State Conservationist at the South Dakota NRCS office has been named acting State Conservationist for the Nebraska NRCS.…

Major Legislative Goals For Governor Includes Budget And Broadband

The 2021 session of the South Dakota legislature gets underway on Tuesday. Governor Kristi Noem says there was progress made…

Pandemic Relief, Mental Health And Budget Top Iowa Legislative Issues

The 2021 Iowa State Legislative session began today and Iowa Soybean Association President Jeff Jorgenson says they’ll have to deal…

Returning Legislators Gets Ready for the 2021 Session

Lawmakers have been prefiling bills ahead of the start of the South Dakota legislative session Tuesday.

One Dead in Lake County Crash

One person died and three others were injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon southeast of Madison.

Gambling, Marijuana Issues to be Debated by Nebraska Lawmakers

Nebraska lawmakers are introducing bills and setting committee schedules in the first days of the 2021 session.

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