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IFU President Expects Legislature To Tackle Taxes, Water Quality And Meat Processing

The 2021 Iowa Legislative session starts on January 11. One of the major issues for state lawmakers will be how…

Regents Review the Budget Address

During their final meeting of the year last week, the South Dakota Board of Regents reviewed Governor Kristi Noem’s budget speech and their place in it.

James River Water Development District Awards Water Quality Grants

The James River Water Development District has given grants to the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition and the Davison County Conservation District and the US Fish and Wildlife Service to improve soil health and reduce runoff.

Divided Over Face Masks

During the special Yankton City Commission meeting on face masks last week, several commissioners voiced concerns about the issue splitting the community.

Another Ballot Attempt at Medicaid Expansion

A coalition of health care organizations, patient advocates and grassroots organizations is coming together in an attempt to get a measure on the 2022 ballot to expand Medicaid.

Several Nebraska Law Enforcement Agencies Involved in Suspect Chase

Multiple law enforcement agencies worked together to arrest a subject who had been involved in multiple pursuits this weekend.

OCM And NFU Concerned Producers Protections Left Out Of USDA Rule

The USDA has finalized a new rule amending the Packers and Stockyards Act. Two groups are voicing displeasure with that…

Waiting on the Vaccine

The first shipments of Covid-19 vaccines should be arriving at health care facilities this week. Front line medical workers are among the first in line for the shots.