SD Legislators Want to Hear About Rising Property Taxes

The Ag Land Assessment Task Force of the South Dakota legislature met twice last fall, and will have one minor bill to introduce into the 2017 legislature.

SD Railroad Board Watching MRC Line

While rail traffic has begun on a newly rebuilt section of the MRC, or Mitchell – Rapid City line in central South Dakota, there are still some final fixes to be made.

SD Legislative Republicans Want to Change the Budget Process

Each December, the Governor proposes a budget to South Dakota lawmakers. They dig through the details, and usually it is the last bill passed before lawmakers adjourn and go home.

Good Year for South Dakota Tourism

While the official numbers won’t be released until next week, it sounds like South Dakota tourism had a solid year.

No Bills Expected from SD Provider Study

One South Dakota interim committee won’t have any bills to introduce into this year’s session.

Flu Numbers on the Increase in South Dakota

South Dakota’s influenza numbers are near average at this point of the winter. Fourteen new cases were reported last week, bringing the total to forty-four confirmed cases so far this season.

Nebraska Voters May Get Another Chance at Ballot Issues

Two controversial election measures will return to the Unicameral.

Incoming EPA Chief Reassures Iowa Senators on RFS

Both of Iowa’s Senators say they’ve been reassured that the Trump Administration will back the federal ethanol production mandate.

Minnesota Cities Asking for More Funding

The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) is calling on lawmakers to raise funding for Local Government Aid

Whiteclay Liquor Licenses Renewal on Hold

The Sheridan County Commission held a hearing last week on the future of four liquor licenses in Whiteclay Nebraska.