Nebraska Private Colleges Optimistic for the Fall Term

Nebraska’s thirteen private colleges and universities are also finalizing plans to welcome students back to their campuses.

South Dakota Sales Taxes Jump in July

The South Dakota Legislative Research Council reports that state sales taxes in July were up over seventeen percent compared to last year

Rural America 2020 Forms Minnesota Committee To Work On Ag Issues

The newly formed Rural America 2020 has established itself in six states including Minnesota to address issues effecting rural residents…

President Trump Considering Reciprocal Tariffs Against Brazil’s Ethanol

The Renewable Fuels Association is expressing concern at Brazil’s imposing of a hefty tariff on U.S. ethanol imports into their…

Protecting the US Postal Service

The US Postal Service has become a flash point in the mail in voting debate. Mail is piling up as the agency is under attack from the President.

Nebraska State Senators Pass Farm Transportation And Broad Band Legislation

Nebraska State lawmakers will wrap up their 2020 session today. So far, there have been several wins for the state’s…

Mental Health Task Force Meeting

An interim task force of the South Dakota legislature is working to develop a regional approach to behavioral health care.

South Dakota Sales Taxes Up Sharply, Retailers See Mixed Results

The South Dakota Legislative Research Council is reporting state sales taxes up seventeen percent in July over last year and ten percent above legislative estimates.

Damaging Derecho Slams Iowa

A fast-moving derecho or wind storm moved rapidly across Iowa, Illinois and Indiana on Monday causing millions of dollars in damages.

Critical Year for Flu Shots

Even as the coronavirus pandemic continues, health care providers are worried about the start of the flu season.