SD Legislative Summer Studies Set

The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature met this week in Pierre to choose topics for summer study committees.

SD Legislative Committee to Move Quickly on Lake Issue

South Dakota legislators will move quickly to attempt to find solutions to lake and land issues in northeast South Dakota.

SD Legislators Watching Sagging Tax Trends

The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature got an update this week on state revenues that show taxes are still running behind projections.

SD Legislature Justified in Repealing IM22

One of the controversial issues the South Dakota legislature dealt with this year was the repeal of IM22. The ballot issue, which voters approved last November, would have reformed political fundraising, and set up an ethics commission.

Whiteclay Nebraska Liquor Stores Lose Licenses

After decades of controversy the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission voted Wednesday to deny the renewal of licenses for four liquor stores in Whiteclay.

Iowa Legislators Push to Wrap Up 2017 Session

Iowa lawmakers are pushing to wrap up the 2017 session this week.

Members Appointed to New SD Tech School Board

Governor Dennis Daugaard has appointed nine people to the new Board of Technical Education. The board was approved in a constitutional amendment last fall, and will become effective July first.

Iowa Hunting & Fishing License Fees to Go Up

Members of the Iowa House have overwhelmingly voted for a bill that ultimately will increase the license fees for people who wish to legally hunt, fish and trap in Iowa.

Huskers Name Quarterback

Nebraska coach Mike Riley announced on Twitter that Tanner Lee will head into summer as the Cornhuskers’ No. 1 quarterback.

Iowa Legislature Passes New Abortion Restrictions

New abortion restrictions will soon be law in Iowa.