Iowa Bridges in Disrepair

A new report shows 22-percent of Iowa’s rural bridges are “structurally deficient.”

Iowa Considering Legal Fireworks

It would be legal to sell and set off fireworks in Iowa if a bill that cleared the Iowa House becomes law.

Nebraska Lawmakers Considering Licences for Illegal Children

Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow driver’s licenses to those brought into the country illegally as children.

Nebraska Unicameral Repeals

Nebraska lawmakers have voted to repeal the death penalty, but it likely will take another vote to make it final.

Death Penalty Repeal to be Vetoed

Nebraska Senators voted 32 to 15 yesterday to repeal the death penalty.

WTO Official Causes Controversy in COOL Ruling

The presiding official on the three member WTO panel that issued the ruling calling U.S. Country of Origin Labeling trade distorting is a Mexican citizen.

Soybean Association Calls for Clean Trade Promotion Legislation

American Soybean Association leaders are calling on Congress to pass clean Trade Promotion Authority Legislation with no amendments.

Gas Prices Not Affected by Renewable Fuel Standard

Retail gas prices from 2013 through the first quarter of 2015 were unaffected by prices for RIN credits that are used to demonstrate compliance with the Renewable Fuel Standard.

Buffer Zone Compromise Underway in Minnesota

A tentative agreement has been reached on Governor Mark Dayton’s buffer zone proposal in Minnesota.

Meeting Will Discuss Pipeline

A meeting is being held for South Dakota landowners to express their concerns with the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline.