Dakota State University Names New President

José-Marie Griffiths, vice president for academic affairs at Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I., will become the 23rd president of Dakota State University.

Nebraska Senators Support Tax Credit for Wind and Solar Projects

Nebraska State Senators have advanced legislation that is written to provide for a production tax credit for wind farms and solar projects.

Senators Urging for Strong RFS

A group of Senators is urging the Environmental Protection Agency to maintain a strong Renewable Fuel Standard.

Iowa Farm Bureau Supports TPA Legislation

Iowa Farm Bureau members are hoping that Trade Promotion Authority legislation receives full approval from both the House and Senate.

Gas Tax in Iowa Receiving Criticism

Iowa legislators criticizing gas tax increase.

Alfalfa Stands Struggling in Upper Midwest

Winterkill in upper Midwest due to lack of snow cover and cold temperatures.

City Budget Process Begins

The Yankton City Commission has begun the initial work to put together a budget for 2016.

Nebraska May Increase Spending

Nebraska lawmakers will get their first official look at the budget this week.

Electric Rates Could Increase

Many electric consumers in South Dakota could see their bills go up this year.

Senior Abuse To Be Studied

While the Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature will set up summer study committees, there is one task force that was already authorized by lawmakers in this year’s session.