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South Dakota Legislators Turn to the Budget

Revenue estimates now show that South Dakota legislators may have about nineteen million extra dollars for next year’s budget.

Yankton City Commission Approves Resolution Supporting Port Yankton

The Yankton City Commission has approved a resolution in support of a possible casino license.

Minnesota Ag Department Asks Legislature for Funding

Minnesota Ag Department Asks Legislature for Funding

Nebraska State Tax Revenue Has Healthy Bounce

Nebraska State Tax Revenue Has Healthy Bounce

Governor Ricketts Defends Proposed Cuts

Governor Ricketts Defends Proposed Cuts

Education Transportation Bill Clears Iowa House Committee

Education Transportation Bill Clears Iowa House Committee

Minnesota Cities Request Increase in State Funding

Minnesota Cities Request Increase in State Funding

15% of Iowa School Districts Without “Active Shooter” Situation Plan

15% of Iowa School Districts Without “Active Shooter” Situation Plan

South Dakota Legislators Start on Budget Details

Now that South Dakota legislators have the latest revenue projections, the nuts and bolts work of putting a budget together begins next week.

South Dakota Legislators Split on Non-Meandered Lakes Bills

South Dakota legislators this week rejected a bill on non-meandered lakes that was written by an interim study committee, and will instead extend the bill passed in last summers special session.

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