SD Legislative Committee Approved Powdered Alcohol Ban

A bill that would ban the manufacture, sale or possession of powdered alcohol passed out of the South Dakota House Commerce and Energy Committee Friday.

Downtown Yankton Gets New Identity

Historic Downtown Yankton has gone away. Instead, the area near the river will be known as the Meridian District.

Minnesota Senate Republicans Promise Road & Bridge Funding

Republicans in the Minnesota Senate promise road and bridge funding will be a priority in their forthcoming state budget plan

Legislators Question University of Iowa Scholarship Cuts

News that the University of Iowa is canceling some scholarships to handle the state budget cuts has sparked controversy among state lawmakers.

Anti Discrimination Bill Pending in the Nebraska Unicameral

A bill under consideration in the Nebraska Legislature would extend anti-discrimination protection to include sexual orientation and gender identity.

Lots of Iowa Kids Need New Birth Certificates

Iowans who have a child, born between 1993 and 2009, are being encouraged to replace their wallet-sized birth certificate issued to newborns in the state during that time period.

Minnesota Senate Republicans Making Budget Promises

The Republican majority in the Minnesota Senate says they don’t have numbers yet but promise tax relief, job growth and long-term transportation improvements in their forthcoming budget proposal.

Sanford Health Doctors to Soon Use Real Time Cancer Data Base

Sanford Health oncologists soon will be able to access real-time patient data to help guide cancer treatments through the use of a national non-profit called Cancer-LinQ.

SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem Says ACA Repeal is on Track

Despite the outward signs of confusion, South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem says republicans in Congress are moving ahead with plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act

SD State Railroad Board to Talk Wish List

The South Dakota State Railroad Board will meet next week to talk about future plans and projects.