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NCBA Sees Bilateral Trade Advantage With Asian Countries Despite RCEP

Fifteen countries have entered into the world’s largest free trade agreement know as RCEP, or the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.…

Nebraska Restaurants & Bars May Be Forced to Cut Hours

Restaurants and bars in Nebraska would be forced to cut back hours or close completely if the current spread of Covid-19 continues.

Taking Part in a Successful Vaccine Trial

Hopes for an end to the Covid-19 pandemic were raised again yesterday with news that the vaccine being developed by Moderna was ninety four percent effective.

Chairman Named for SD Senate Ag & Natural Resources Committee

As the South Dakota Senate organized for the 2021 session, Senator V.J. Smith of Brookings was named Chairman of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.

SB55 Task Force Meets at USD

A task force studying the higher education system in South Dakota met at USD in Vermillion last week.

More Social Restrictions Possible in Nebraska

As Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations rise in Nebraska, Governor Pete Ricketts says more social restrictions may be needed

CFRA Pleased Governor Reinstates SNAP Benefits

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has re-instated added SNAP benefits that were funded by Congress by the Families First Coronavirus legislation.…

No Issues with the General Election

Statewide election results were certified by the South Dakota Board of Canvassers on November tenth.

Writing the Rules for Marijuana Sales

Now that South Dakota voters have legalized recreational and medicinal marijuana, there will be a scramble for the legislature and local governments to figure out the rules before the laws go into effect next July first.

CPA Files Comments With USTR On Section 301 Investigation Of Vietnam

The Coalition for a Prosperous America has filed comments with the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office in support of their investigation…

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