Bumping Up State Aid to Education

In her budget address to the legislature earlier this month, Governor Kristi Noem proposed a two-point four percent increase in state aid to education for next year.

Nebraska Cattlemen Association Sets 2021 State Legislative Goals

The Nebraska Cattlemen Association has set their major goals for State Senators for their 2021 legislative session. Association Vice President…

Corn President Says The EPA Made Right Decision Extending Atrazine Comment Period

The Environmental Protection Agency has extended the comment period on Atrazine for another 45 days past the original deadline of…

Increasing Interest in Buffer Strips

A state program giving property tax breaks to landowners that set aside buffer strips near streams and rivers isn’t getting much use.

Taiwan Accepts U.S. Pork That Contains Ractopamine

Taiwan’s parliament has approved a measure that will allow U.S. pork imports containing ractopamine, a leanness enhancing additive. Iowa Pork…

No Worries About Natural Gas Supplies or Prices

Even as temperatures drop, there isn’t much concern about natural gas supplies.

Redrawing the Maps

One of the major issues for the 2021 South Dakota legislature will actually come after they adjourn the session.

Rebuilding the SD Democratic Party

Despite financial issues and more lost legislative candidates, the South Dakota Democratic Party is looking for improvements next year.

Finding Direction in DC

Iowa 4th District Congressman-elect Randy Feenstra spent several weeks in Washington this month, preparing to be sworn in next week.

Covid-19 Infections Drop in South Dakota

Active Covid-19 infection cases have been trending down for the last several weeks in South Dakota.