Hospital Association Says Medicaid Expansion Is Good

A spokesperson for the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) says new data shows the expansion of the state’s Medicaid program is benefiting both hospitals and patients in the state.

Nebraska Petition Law May Be Changed

Nebraska Secretary of State John Gale expects the Unicameral to consider changes to the state initiative petition process in light of a federal judge’s ruling.

Nebraska Expected To Defend Gay Marriage Ban

Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman expects the state to defend its definition of marriage.

Bollen Should Not Have Signed Contracts

The Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents says the man at the center of the EB-5 visa controversy was not authorized to sign the contracts he did, and did not disclose his conflicts of interest.

Parties Meet Ahead Of Iowa Legislative Session

Members of both parties in the Iowa legislature have been meeting in preparation for the 2015 session beginning in January.

Meeting Studies Raw Milk Rules

South Dakota Ag Secretary Lucas Lentsch gave a presentation to the legislatures Government Operations and Audit Committee meeting in Pierre on the progress toward new rules for the sale and consumption of raw milk.

Lame Duck Congress Has Work To Do

The US House is back in Washington this week in the lame duck session following this month’s election.

ACA Signup Set To Resume

The open enrollment period for insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act begins again this Saturday.

Sales Tax For Teachers Proposed

Several education groups in South Dakota have proposed a part year sales tax increase with the money being funneled to raises for teachers.

Stable Propane Prices Expected

The Minnesota Propane Association is not expecting a big uptick in prices this heating season after last winter’s major spike.