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Bankers Anticipating Interest Rate Cut

The Federal Reserve meets next week and its widely expected they will cut interest rates at least a quarter point.

USDA To Cut SNAP Benefits

The United States Department of Agriculture has released a proposed rule that will eliminate broad based categorical eligibility for the…

U.S. Sheep Industry Benefits From Agricultural Trade Promotion Funds

The United States sheep industry is one sector of agriculture benefiting from the recent $100 million of Agricultural Trade Promotion…

Nebraska Cattlemen Push Congress on Labor and Fake Meat

Nebraska Cattlemen Association members want Congress to address the ag labor shortage and provide protection for the meat industry against…

Ethanol Plants to Cut Production

American ethanol plants are expected to sharply cut down on their output in the coming weeks. Quad County Corn Processors…

Federal Budget Deal Spends Billions More

White House and Congressional negotiators reached agreement on a two-year budget deal that raises spending by three hundred twenty billion dollars over spending caps and raises the debt limit.

SD Legislative Committee to Deal with Electric Service Areas

One of the more controversial issues of the 2019 South Dakota legislative session will be in front of an interim committee this week.

SD Tourism Planning Ahead, Changing Strategy

While it is high visitation season, state tourism officials are planning ahead.

SD Legislators Warned of Possible Revenue Declines

The interim Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature got an update on expected tax revenue for the 2020 fiscal year at their meeting in Pierre Monday.

Yankees Edge Twins In Wild One

Aaron Hicks made a game-saving grab for the final out in the 10th inning, Didi Gregorius had five hits and seven RBIs, and New York beat Minnesota 14-12 Tuesday night in a game that featured five lead changes or ties in the final three innings.

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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…

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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…

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IOWA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SIGNS OFF ON UPDATED SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS

DES MOINES, IA (KCCI) – The State Board of Education took its final look at new social studies standards. The…

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GOVERNOR JIM PILLEN PROPOSES DHHS CUTS OF OVER $152 MILLION TO BALANCE BUDGET

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) – With a projected $471 million budget deficit on the horizon, Gov. Jim Pillen looked to…

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EARLY FUTURE FUND DEADLOCK ESPOSES DIVIDE OVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN PIERRE

PIERRE, S.D. (Todd Epp / South Dakota Broadcasters Association) – The South Dakota Legislature is four days into its 2026 session,…