SD Governor Dennis Daugaard Pleased with Passage of HB1069, Repeal of IM22

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard signed HB1069 not long after it was passed by the Senate. The bill repeals IM22 which was approved by voters in the November election.

SD Legislative Leaders React to Passage of HB1069, Repeal of IM22

The repeal of IM22 through the passage of HB1069 was finalized this week in the SD Legislature.

Climate Change in the Northern Plains, Warmer Nights, More Rain, More Drought

A new report from the Climate Prediction Center shows the effects of ongoing climate change to states in the northern plains.

Nebraska School District Says Good Bye to Over 100 Years of Experience

The Hartington-Newcastle (NE) school board put out an early retirement option to its teachers late last year. The board wanted to make some budget adjustments, and begin recruiting new teachers.

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.