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SD Representative Calls for Tax Study

Representative Ray Ring of Vermillion has said the state’s tax collection structure is among the most regressive in the country.

SD Lawmakers Waiting on Final Revenue Numbers

South Dakota legislative committees are working though agency budgets, with one of the largest, Health and Human Services up next week.

Nebraska Legislators Disagree Over Budget Cuts

Budget debate in the Nebraska Unicameral has stalled as charges are made that Governor Pete Ricketts violated the constitution in cutting the budget without legislative approval.

SDSU Women Dominate NDSU

Defense and balanced scoring led the South Dakota State University women’s basketball team Thursday night to a 70-44 win over North Dakota State in front of 1,869 fans at Frost Arena in The Summit League action.

Iowa Lawmakers Debate Traffic Cameras…..Again

There’s a race in the Iowa Senate to determine the future of traffic enforcement cameras — and it’s NOT clear which side will win.

Huskers Fall To Spartans

Miles Bridges scored 16 points to lead five Michigan State players in double figures, and Michigan State shot 63 percent in the second half to pull away from Nebraska for a 72-61 victory on Thursday night.

Bison Earn Poll Favoritism

North Dakota State was selected as The Summit League preseason softball favorites in a poll of the league’s seven head coaches.

Qualifications of Iowa’s Next Governor Questioned

The only independent in the state legislature is asking Iowa’s attorney general to issue a written opinion on the proper transfer of power when Republican Governor Terry Branstad resigns to become ambassador to China.

SD Senator Mike Rounds; Mexican Wall Won’t Work, Not Needed

While President Trump has made building a wall on the Mexican border, costing up to fifteen billion dollars a prime issue, not everyone is on board

SD Senate Repeals IM22

The South Dakota Senate voted 27 to 8 Wednesday to approve HB1069, a bill that repeals IM22, which was passed by voters last November.

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA RIFT WIDENS AS OVERSIGHT PANEL CONFUSES AND UPSETS INDUSTRY WITH SLATE OF MOTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – The rift between an oversight committee and the state’s medical marijuana industry widened Tuesday…

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NEBRASKA GOVERNOR SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER BANNING MEDICAID PAYMENTS TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed an executive order Thursday cutting off Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood,…

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NINE INDICTED IN DAVISON COUNTY FOR COCAINE DISTRIBUTION

MITCHELL, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says nine people have been indicted in connection with a cocaine…

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NEBRASKA ATTORNEY GENERAL RESPONDS TO ACCUSATIONS OF RETALIATION AGAINST OMAHA TRIBE OVER MEDICAL MARIJUANA

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers said Wednesday that the Omaha Tribe’s proposed tax compact was too…

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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – As part of a joint effort with the Attorney General’s Office, AARP South Dakota has…