Debate on Obamacare Continues in Budget Resolution

As part of the appropriations process, republicans in the US House plan to write the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare out of their budget resolution.

Severe Weather Awareness Week in Nebraska and Iowa

This is severe weather awareness week across Nebraska and Iowa.

Senator Criticizes the EPA Waters of the U.S. Rule

South Dakota Senator John Thune criticized the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) controversial Waters of the U.S. rule.

Analysis Finds Safest Cities in the Region

A ranking by the website SafeWise.com has created a list of the safest cities in each state in the region.

Honoring Vietnam Veterans Monday

South Dakota Governor, Dennis Daugaard, has set Monday, March 30th as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day”.

Veteran Services More Flexible

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, questioned Deputy Secretary Sloan Gibson of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on ways to improve access to health care for veterans.

National Milk Producers Against Mandated GMO Labeling

The National Milk Producers Federation is opposing proposed national legislation to mandate GMO or Biotech labeling.

Crop Insurance Under the Knife in Budget Resolution

One Senator says he’ll push for crop insurance cuts as the Senate debates their budget resolution this week. Arizona’s Jeff…

New Measures to Increase Transparency

United States Trade Representative Michael Froman has announced several new transparency measures to give Congress greater access to the full Trans Pacific Partnership negotiating text.

Presidential Candidate Proposes RFS Repeal

Texas Senator Ted Cruz who just this week announced his intentions to run for President in 2016 has introduced legislation to repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard.