SD Attorney General Marty Jackley; More Law Enforcement Training Needed

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says the state will need to invest more in law enforcement training.

Iowa Pork Plant Construction Continues

The massive pork processing plant that’s under construction in north-central Iowa is approaching an important milestone, as winter arrives next Thursday.

Iowa Salvation Army Red Kettles Coming up Short

The leaders of many Salvation Army centers in Iowa are reporting deep declines in donations this holiday season at Red Kettle locations.

Nebraska Revenue Trends Improving, Still Below Projections

Nebraska’s tax revenue last month missed the forecast amount by a fraction.

Nebraska Counties Not Taking Blame for High Property Taxes

Much of the blame for rising property taxes in Nebraska is being placed on increased spending by counties.

SD Higher Ed Collective Bargaining a Roadblock to Progress

South Dakota House Speaker Mark Mickelson of Sioux Falls says collective bargaining for faculty at the state’s universities is not good policy

SD Senator Mike Rounds; Weak Public Support for Tax Cut Bill Due to Bad Information

While the US House and Senate are looking toward final passage of the massive tax cut bill, a majority of Americans are not enthused.

SD GOAC Wraps Up Busy Year

The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature meets Monday in Pierre.

Minnesota Seeing Improvement in Diabetes Related Issues

Between 2006 and 2014 Minnesota saw a decrease in diabetes-related hospitalizations.

Iowa Garbage Survey Finds Tons of Recycling Potential

Members of an Iowa Department of Natural Resources study team sorted through garbage taken to landfills by the state’s largest cities