Iowa Senate Pushing for Medicaid Oversight

Democrats and six Republicans in the Iowa Senate have voted to establish more oversight of the three private companies that will begin managing care for Iowa Medicaid patients April 1st.

Advocates Question Termination of Parental Rights in Iowa

Advocates say it’s time for Iowa legislators to investigate the recent increase in Iowa court orders to terminate parental rights.

Nebraska Democrats Caucus This Weekend

The Nebraska Democratic Party holds its presidential caucus Saturday, with more at stake than initially thought.

Small Town SD Included in Economic Development

Business development is a work in progress all across the state.
That from Pat Costello, Commissioner of the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

El Nino Beginning to Fade, Still Making an Impression

A strong El Nino system has been a factor in the weather in the northern plains since last summer.

SD Schools Doing the Math

School districts across South Dakota are already doing the math on a new funding plan just passed by the legislature.

Yankton County Valuations Up, Notices in the Mail

Valuation notices are being sent out to property owners across the state. That is one step in setting property tax levies and rates.

SD House Fails to Override Governor’s Veto of Gender Bill

The South Dakota House failed to override the Governor’s veto of HB1008, the school gender bill.

Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse Still Pushing Back on Donald Trump

Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse openly stated he will not back Donald Trump if he wins the GOP nomination for president.

Twins Begin Spring Play

Baseball is back as the Minnesota Twins played their first spring training game of the season and scored a 7-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox.