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More Pressure To Get Property Tax Relief Approved Following Withdrawal Of Ballot Drive

The group, TRUE Nebraskans this week dropped their efforts to complete a petition drive to put a property tax relief…

SD Peak Infection Rates & Dates Changing

As the coronavirus spreads there have been estimates of when those infections will peak.

SD Legislators Learning About Coming Revenue Short Fall

There are some glimpses of the coming revenue gap for state government

SD Retailers Working to Hang On

The Paycheck Protection Plan was funded through the rescue bill passed by Congress a couple of weeks ago to help keep small businesses afloat.

Getting the Reservoirs Ready for Spring Run Off

The Corps of Engineers has been moving water out of the Missouri River reservoir system all winter to get ready for spring runoff.

Minnesota Legislature Passes Bill Extending Farm Loan Mediation Time

The Minnesota Land Stewardship Project is pleased the State House and Senate passed legislation this week placing a 60 day…

Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Wants Fixes For Cattle Markets

The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is backing the investigation called for by NCBA into the cash cattle markets. They’re also asking…

Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith Supports Livestock Price Investigation

Members of Congress are hearing from livestock producers about their upside-down financial situations.

Talk of Re-Opening the Economy is “Premature”

There are discussions from state capitols to Washington about “reopening” the economy and getting people back to work in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

Nebraska Farm Bureau Calling For DOJ Full Investigation Into Cattle Markets

The Nebraska Farm Bureau has sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr asking him to have the U.S.…

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7 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…

7 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…

7 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…

1 week 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…

1 week 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…