Iowa Legislators Not Supportive of Water Quality Tax

Key Iowa legislators say the school infrastructure sales tax that Governor Terry Branstad wants to use a source for water quality initiatives isn’t likely to be tapped.

Expanded Gambling Proposals Before Nebraska Lawmakers

Nebraska lawmakers will likely vote soon on Senator Tyson Larson’s bill that is getting a lot of opposition from Nebraska’s Gambling with the Good Life.

Lockdown, Threat at Aberdeen Hospital

The Avera Hospital Campus in Aberdeen was placed on lock down at 12:45pm today due to a threat against the facilities.

SD BBB Warns of Possible Powerball Scams

With Powerball now breaking records for the largest lottery jackpot in history, The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers that scammers could take advantage of the situation to trick people into thinking they are winners.

SD Senator Mike Rounds Critical of President Obama’s State of the Union Speech

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds was critical of President Obama and his approach in the State of the Union speech.

Nebraska Legislators See Property Tax Reduction Proposals

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts is backing a package of proposals to provide property tax relief by limiting the growth of local government spending.

Iowa State Senator Attempting to Head Off Federal Intervention

Iowa legislators are moving through their first week in Des Moines, with bill introductions first before they move to committees.

SD Senator John Thune Says President on the Wrong Track

South Dakota Senator John Thune says President Obama missed the mark in his State of the Union Speech.

SD Legislative Democrats Want More Money for Teachers

South Dakota legislative democrats say they appreciate the education funding proposals from Governor Dennis Daugaard, but they will push for more.

Vikings Fire Assistant Coach

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has fired offensive line coach Jeff Davidson following a season of struggles at the position that began with two veteran starters landing on injured reserve.