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Nebraska Farm Bureau Asks President To Fully Enforce China Trade Deal

The Nebraska Farm Bureau is urging President Trump to use the full powers of his office to enforce the phase…

Dairy Groups Want USMCA Properly Enforced

The National Milk Producers Federation along with the U.S. Dairy Export Council want the Trump administration to robustly enforce the…

Pork President Pleased At House Introduction OF DIRECT Act Legislation

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson teaming up with Texas Representative Henry Cuellar have introduced the Direct Interstate Retail Exemption For…

CFRA Policy Director Pleased PPP Extended To August 8

The Senate has extended the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program to August 8th. That’s been an important source of…

Committee Forms to Oppose Recreational Marijuana Ballot Issue

A ballot committee has been formed in South Dakota to oppose an amendment on the November ballot that would legalize recreational marijuana.

Moving Meat Across State Lines

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson is co-sponsoring a bill called the “DIRECT Act” that would allow small meat processing plants to sell their products across state lines.

Coronavirus Projections Miss the Mark

When the coronavirus pandemic was first spreading, state health officials estimated that by July first as many as one hundred thirty thousand people in South Dakota could be infected

More Trillions for the Economy

Discussions about the next economic stimulus plan are continuing in Washington.

Nebraska State Fair Still On

The Nebraska State Fair will be held in Grand Island this summer but will be smaller than normal.

SD State Employees Get Two Percent Raise

With the start of the new budget year, South Dakota state employees will see a two percent raise in their first paycheck of the month.

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5 days ago in Local

SOUTH DAKOTA FLU PREVENTION, STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST OFFERS INSIGHT

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – With the colder weather and more time indoors, families are sharing their love…

5 days ago in Local

BILL RESTRICTS FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. (Michael Doorn / KELO News) – The House and Energy Committee passed two bills unanimously on Friday, one…

5 days ago in Local

STATE NEEDS TO SPEND $106 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS BY END OF YEAR

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota must spend $106 million in remaining pandemic relief by the…

6 days ago in Local

AS STUDENT VIOLENCE RISES, STATE WANTS DISTRICTS TO HAVE OPTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – Whether caused by the pervasiveness of social media, an increase…

6 days ago in Local

LAWMAKERS WORRY ABOUT FEASIBILITY, SUSTAINABILITY OF RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PLAN

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189.5 million…