Funds Given to Help Child Protective Services

Minnesota counties and tribes are receiving their first payments in new state funding–totaling $23 million–to help improve child protective services.

Update on Avian Flu

It has now been four weeks since any new cases of bird flu have been detected in Iowa.

Iowa Unemployment Lower in June

Iowa’s unemployment rate dropped again in June, to three point seven percent after holding steady in May.

Nebraska Corrections Under Study

Nebraska State Corrections Director Scott Frakes says an independent agency will conduct an agency wide culture study.

Nebraska Holds Onto Lowest Unemployment In Nation

Nebraska’s unemployment rate remains at 2.6 percent in June, which is the lowest unemployment rate in the country.

Millions Of Acres Taken Out of Production By President

Public Lands Council leaders are disappointed with executive action taken by President Obama to designate three more national monuments under the Antiquities Act.

Beef Groups Adopt Strategic Plan

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the Federation of State Beef Councils, and Cattlemen’s Beef Board have adopted their long range strategic plan.

Pork Producers Call for COOL Repeal

The National Pork Producers Council is asking the U.S. Senate to repeal Country of Origin Labeling prior to taking their August break.

Tax Extenders Pushed Through Senate Finance Committee

The Senate Finance Committee voted unanimously to advance tax extenders provisions that are critical for agriculture.

SD Legislators Consider Special Session Call

South Dakota legislators are receiving their certified letters asking them to support a special session next month.