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Nebraska State Senator Says Consumption Tax Solution To High Property Taxes

The Nebraska State Legislature returns to their regular session next month with property tax relief being their key challenge. A…

South Dakota Senator Introduces RFS Pathway Biofuels Legislation

South Dakota Senator John Thune has introduced bipartisan legislation that would help approve certain Renewable Fuel Standard pathway applications like…

Farm Bureau Supports EPA’s Allowance On Use Of Existing Dicamba Products

The American Farm Bureau Federation has filed an Amicus or friend of the court brief in defending the EPA’s decision…

FDIC Advising Regional Banks on “PPP” Loans

Many banks have been working overtime to help businesses and ag producers apply for “Paycheck Protection Program” loans through the Small Business Administration.

Focusing on November

One of the big winners in the June second primary was Erin Tobin of Winner

Names Released in Yankton County Fatal Crash

A Tabor, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Monday in a two-vehicle crash west of Yankton.

Moving to the General Election

State Senator Randy Feenstra of Hull won the five way republican primary in Iowa’s Fourth District and is now putting his campaign back together for the November run.
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CPA Praises Senate For Buying American Made Products Resolution

The Coalition for a Prosperous America is praising a new Senate resolution calling on Americans to buy domestically produced goods.…

USD Sanford School of Medicine Names New Dean

The University of South Dakota has named Dr. Tim Ridgway as the new vice president of health affairs and Sanford School of Medicine Dean.

Farm Bureau President Lauds Legislators For Passing Budget With No Tax Increases

Now that the Iowa 2020 legislative session is history, the Iowa Farm Bureau is congratulating lawmakers for approving a balanced…

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