Defending the Filibuster

Senate republicans and democrats reached agreement on continuation of the filibuster as part of the democrats taking majority control

SD Legislators Hear USD Strategic Plan

The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature has been hearing from the Board of Regents and all their institutions this week.

South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association Backing CAFO And Precision Livestock Bills

The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association is monitoring several pieces of legislation being considered in Pierre. Cattlemen’s Executive Director Jodie Anderson…

Nebraska Sorghum Executive Looking To Expand And Diversify Export Markets

The top export market for U.S. Sorghum growers is China but the focus this year is on market diversification and…

Iowa Congressman Named To House Agriculture Committee

Newly Elected Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra of Hull has been named to the House Agriculture Committee. He’s looking forward to…

Call for a Bipartisan Election Commission

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is co-sponsoring a bill that would establish the “2020 Bipartisan Advisory Committee” to look at the integrity of the November elections

SD Legislature Working Through Education Issues

While state aid to education is usually the priority for schools, there are always other issues advocates are watching.

Charging Electric Vehicles

Electric powered cars and trucks will become more numerous on roads and highways over the next few years.

SD House Committee Defeats Gender Birth Certificate Bill

A bill that would have required birth certificates reflect a person’s gender on birth was defeated in the South Dakota House Health and Human Services Committee.

Farmers Union Pleased President Addressing Food Insecurity With Executive Order

President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to address the dramatic rise in food hunger. The Farmers Union supports…