SD Legislative Interim Committees Start Schedule

The 2017 interim meetings of the South Dakota legislature will begin as soon as lawmakers wrap up the final day of the session on Monday.

Nebraska Senator Taunts Colleagues Over Religious Bill

Nebraska lawmakers have passed a bill lifting the ban on wearing religious garb in a public classroom.

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer Opposes Filibuster over Supreme Court Nominee

A threat to mount a filibuster against Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch doesn’t sit well with Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer.

Iowa Senate Passes Tighter Voter I.D. Law

Republicans in the Iowa Senate have put their own stamp on a “voter I-D” bill.

Iowa Legislature to Investigate Department of Human Services

Republican leaders in the Iowa House are launching an investigation into the Department of Human Services

Bon Homme County Man Convicted of Raping a Child

Guilty verdict returned against a Bon Homme County man on rape charges.

Keystone XL Pipeline Approved by Trump Administration; Nebraska Still a Roadblock

The Trump Administration has signed off on the permit needed to allow construction to begin on the Keystone XL pipeline. President Obama had refused to authorize the pipe to cross the US – Canadian border.

SD Property Taxes on the Rise

While property taxes were not an issue in the 2017 session of the South Dakota legislature, they are sure to come up next year. Several farm groups have been complaining about the rise in valuations and taxes, especially at a time of low commodity prices.

SD Senator Mike Rounds; ACA Repeal Messy Business

The repeal and replacement battle over the Affordable Care Act may have some resolution soon.

SD Legislators Ready to Deal with Veto Day

South Dakota legislators return to Pierre on Monday for the final day of the 2017 session.