Cost of Electricity a Burden in Rural Areas

The cost of electricity can be a financial problem, especially for rural residents.

Mid America Economy Needs Help to Stay on Track

The Mid America economy is rebounding from historic lows this spring but needs help to continue growing.

Senators Hope for Quiet Finish

Nebraska legislators are down to the last few days of the 2020 session. Reaching a “Grand Compromise” on property tax relief and business incentives last week sets the stage for adjournment this week.

Congress Hung up over Unemployment Payments

Congressional talks over the next round of economic stimulus broke down over unemployment payments.

ASI Executive Director Hopes Sheep Industry Included In Next CFAP

House Agriculture Committee leaders want the USDA to assist sheep and lamb producers impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. They’ve sent…

Legislators Hear About Mental Health Services

The Mental Health Services Delivery Task Force of the South Dakota legislature held their first meeting of the interim last week.

Yankton City Commission Holding Budget Meeting

The Yankton City Commission will hold their annual budget meeting Monday night following the regular meeting.

CFRA Wants Congress To Pass Rural Equal Aid Act Legislation

The Rural Equal Aid Act has been introduced in both Houses of Congress. Under the legislation, pandemic payment relief would…

South Dakota Farm Group Leader Concerned with Increasing Farm Bankruptcies

Farm bankruptcies in the United States have gone up 8 percent between June of 2019 and June of 2020 with…

NBB CEO Troubled By DOE Recommendation On GAP SREs

The U.S. Department of Energy has indicated it’s recommending the EPA approve 58 small refiner gap waiver petitions presented this…