Pork Board Reminds Consumers of Pork’s Health Benefits

Following the release of the new dietary guidelines, the Pork Board issues a remind about pork’s nutrient density.

New Dietary Guidelines Skips Lean Meat

South Dakota cattlemen are displeased that the new dietary guidelines don’t include lean meat in a healthy diet.

Milk Producers Pleased With Dietary Guidelines

The new dietary guidelines suggest more milk.

RFA Study Outlines Ethanol’s Impact on US GDP

In a study by the Renewable Fuels Association, ethanol is credited for just under $53 billion in the nation’s GDP.

No Gas Tax Increase For Nebraska

While most of the states in the region are looking at increasing their gas taxes to help pay for road funding, Nebraska will not join that parade.

Yankton Receives Grant To Build Trail

The City of Yankton will get a four hundred thousand dollar grant from the state Department of Transportation to help build another stretch of trail on the northwest side of town.

Transportation Bill Set For Debate

One of the big transportation bills will be up for debate again in the House State Affairs Committee.

Medicaid Expansion Not Dead Yet

While one of the bills that would have expanded Medicaid coverage in South Dakota was tabled in committee last week, the effort is not over.

Blizzard Of Bills To Be Considered

While most South Dakota legislative committees have been busy, passing or killing numerous bills, members of the Appropriations Committee are getting ready for a late blizzard of bills.

Mental Health Facilities To Close

A union leader says employees at the state-run Mental Health Institutes in Clarinda and Mount Pleasant Iowa have been told lay-off notices are going out soon and the facilities will close a few weeks before the current state budgeting year ends on June 30th.