Trans Pacific Partnership Talks Continue

Further Trans Pacific Partnership discussions got underway in Hawaii this week.

Waters of the U.S. Rule Meets More Opposition

Senate Environment and Public Works Chairman Jim Inhofe says internal memos submitted by the Army Corps of Engineers to his panel undermines the Clean Water rule.

Agriculture Exports to Cuba Could Benefit from New Credit Legislation

Senate Appropriators have approved legislative provisions that could ease credit restrictions on U.S. exports to Cuba.

States Combine to Discuss Pipeline Project Concerns

A group of 14 organizations from South and North Dakota, Iowa and Illinois met recently to outline concerns about the Dakota Access Pipeline planned to cross their states.

Rural Areas To Be Included In Economic Development

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts says rural areas of the state won’t be left out of economic development plans.

Wind Farm Facing Opposition

A group called “We Care” is working to stop development of a large wind farm in Lincoln County in south east South Dakota.

Utility Rates Going Up In South Dakota

Most of the investor owned utilities in South Dakota have either raised electric rates, or have a case before the Public Utilities Commission seeking to do that.

Iowa To Count Critters

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is preparing to launch an annual wildlife population survey.

Gambling Addiction Treatment working

The Iowa Department of Public Health’s annual report on problem gambling treatment is showing continued success.

Nebraska Health Insurance Choices To Shrink.

Blue Cross – Blue Shield insurer Anthem has agreed to acquire Cigna in a $54-billion deal.