Nebraska Continues Death Penalty Debate

Nebraska lawmakers debated and passed a bill that would repeal the state’s death penalty law.

Bill to Repeal Mandatory Prison Sentences Passes Nebraska Legislature

Nebraska legislators have advanced a bill that would scrap mandatory minimum prison sentences and the habitual criminal statute.

Pork Producers Meet with Members of Congress

A delegation of South Dakota Pork Producer Council leaders are in Washington D.C. this week meeting with members of Congress.

No Re-authorization of Highway Bill Could Cost Billions

A study released by the American Public Transportation System says that if Congress fails to reauthorize the highway bill by May 31, the cost to the U.S. economy will be $ 227 Billion .

U.S. House Votes to Repeal Estate Tax

The U.S. House today approved legislation repealing the Estate Tax.

Nebraska Governor Plans Trade Mission in Europe

Thursday, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts announced the first trade mission of his administration will be to Europe June 8 through the 15.

Red Cross Takes Fire Prevention To Homes

The American Red Cross recently made a few house calls in Yankton.

Search On For Teachers

Schools districts across South Dakota are scrambling now to find teachers for the start of school later this summer.

Tech Schools Could Move To A New System

Voters in South Dakota will decide on a constitutional amendment next year that would move the four state technical institutes to a state wide board similar to the Board of Regents.

Federal Budget Process Continues

Congress will soon attempt to do what has not been done for several years, and that is work out a formal federal budget.