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Fischer Calls for Iran Deal Debate

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer says she hopes for an old-style Senate debate on the nuclear deal with Iran.

Nebraska Seeking Clarification on Same Sex Foster Parents

Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson has filed a motion, seeking clarification of a court ruling striking down a ban on same-sex couples becoming foster parents.

South Dakota Hospitals Under Penalty

The federal government will penalize several South Dakota hospitals for having higher than average readmission rates for Medicare patients.

Push For Yankton Bypass Continues

Supporters of a truck bypass around Yankton presented over seven hundred fifty petition signatures to state Department of Transportation officials at a meeting in Tyndall this week.

PUC Pipeline Hearings End

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission wrapped up nine days of public hearings this week into the re-certification of the route for the Keystone XL oil pipeline.

Surge In Attendance At Sturgis

A surge in attendance was expected for the 75th Anniversary Sturgis motorcycle rally, and it appears that is happening.

Minnesota Bonds on the Rise

The State of Minnesota sold over a billion dollars in bonds Wednesday.

Iowa House Speaker Stepping Down

Iowa House Speaker Kraig Paulsen announced that he will not seek reelection in 2016.

Iowa Tuition to Rise

The Iowa Board of Regents talked about the proposed three percent tuition increase for students at the three state-supported schools during their meeting in Ames.

Area Hospitals Penalized

The federal government will penalize several South Dakota hospitals for having higher than average readmission rates for Medicare patients.

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