Nebraska Lawmakers Put Off Non-Discrimination Bill

A push to add sexual orientation and gender identity to Nebraska’s non-discrimination law has been placed on the shelf for the legislative session.

Iowa Legislature Reaches Compromise on Education Funding

Iowa legislators have approved a “grand compromise” to increase per pupil state spending in public schools by two-and-a-quarter percent in the next academic year.

Court Fight over Sioux City Casino License Nearly Done

An Iowa Court of Appeals ruling has moved the long legal fight over the Belle of Sioux City Riverboat one step closer to being done.

Iowa Water Plan Hits Dry Spot

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad concedes legislators aren’t going to embrace his idea to shift school infrastructure money to water quality initiatives.

SD Medicaid Expansion Discussions Continue

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard shelved plans for expanding Medicaid during the legislative session, saying there were too many details to work through.

Westward Work on MRC Rail to Resume

The South Dakota Railroad Board got an update at their meeting this month on the progress of re-construction of the MRC rail line from Chamberlain west.

SD Justice Reform Taking Time

The South Dakota legislature passed major justice reforms last year, and added some juvenile justice changes this year.

SD GOP Delegates Set for the National Convention

The South Dakota Republican Party has set their delegate slate for the national convention this summer.

Augie Moves To Semis

No. 2 Augustana University scored 57 points in the second half and erased a 10-point deficit to advance to the NCAA Division II Final Four with an 86-79 win over Tarleton State University (24-9) on Wednesday night.

Towns Leads Wolves Win

Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 113-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.