Compromise Proposed on Iowa School Start Date

Iowa Public Schools’ start dates have been an issue for the Iowa legislature, but a compromise has been proposed.

Yankton City Commission to Buy Land Adjacent to Highway 50

As part of a reconstruction plan, the Yankton City Commission has agreed to buy land by East Highway 50.

Rounds Adjusting To New Job

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has been in office a little more than a month.

Death Penalty Opponents To Introduce Bills

Opponents to the death penalty in South Dakota will present a package of bills to a Senate committee tomorrow (Wednesday).

Move Towards Uniform Teacher Evaluations

School districts across South Dakota are moving toward uniform teacher evaluations.

Concealed Carry Bill Passes Committee

A legislative committee approved a proposal that would allow people in South Dakota to carry a concealed pistol without a permit.

CoOpportunity Members Have Questions

The liquidation of CoOportunity Health insurance plan has raised a lot of questions for plan participants.

Puppy Mills Debated

The chairman of the Nebraska legislature’s Agriculture Committee says he has heard the complaints…and will address the issue of so-called puppy mills this legislative session.

Gas Tax Bill Would Limit Borrowing

Key legislators involved in crafting a bill to raise the state tax on motor fuel in Iowa by a dime a gallon say the legislation will include an attempt to rein in county borrowing for road and bridge projects.

Nurse Practitioners Bill Being Considered

A bill that would give nurse practitioners more freedom has moved forward in the Nebraska Unicameral.