Converting “PPP” Loans to Grants

Over nineteen thousand businesses in South Dakota were able to get a “Paycheck Protection Program” loan from the Small Business Administration.

USCA Wants Spot Market Legislation Passed

Senators Chuck Grassley and John Tester this week introduced legislation to require each meat packing facility that slaughters over 125,000…

Farm Bureau Official Says It’s Positive The European Union Wants Trade Talks Restarted

The European Union is looking to revive trade negotiations with the United States. EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan told US…

Iowa Pork President Says House Stimulus Bill Important For Pork Producers

The National Pork Producers Council is giving support to livestock provisions contained in the 4th. COVID 19 stimulus legislation introduced…

University of Nebraska Planning Fall Return of Students to Campus

The University of Nebraska is planning on having students on their campuses to start the fall term.

Budget Cuts Could Target State Employees

State revenues are expected to fall substantially following the shutdown of many businesses to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Nebraska State Patrol Part of Coronavirus Response

All of Nebraska state government is involved in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

SD Senator John Thune Warns of Excessive Federal Spending

As another three trillion-dollar bailout bill was introduced in the US House, South Dakota Senator John Thune was on the Senate floor talking about the money that is already flowing out of Washington

Wrapping up a Memorable School Year

It’s the final few days of what has become a very special school year.

Legislators Ask for More Talks Between the State of South Dakota and the Tribes

Seventeen South Dakota legislators have sent a letter to Governor Kristi Noem saying the state has no jurisdiction over the highways running through Indian lands without tribal consent.