Industrial Hemp Bill Introduced in the South Dakota Legislature

A bill to legalize the growth, production and processing of industrial hemp has been introduced in the South Dakota legislature.

Congress Negotiating to Avoid Another Shutdown

Congressional negotiators are meeting with officials from the Trump Administration, attempting to find a compromise to avoid another government shutdown on February 15.

“Bad Bills” Drown Out Good Bills in Pierre

While a few bills get most of the attention in the South Dakota legislature, there are dozens of others working through the system.

Joe Nathan to Enter Twins Hall of Fame

All-Star closer Joe Nathan will go into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame this summer

Nebraska Lawmakers Taking Property Tax Challenge Seriously

Finding a solution for rising ag property taxes seems to be the priority for the Nebraska legislature this year.

Sports Betting a Low Return Proposition for States

A report shows sports betting not a big money maker for Iowa

Recent Data Breaches at Minnesota DHS Prompt Call for Cloud-based Computing

Recent Data Breaches at Minnesota DHS Prompt Call for Cloud-based Computing

AWARE Thinks Ahead to Summer

AWARE Thinks Ahead to Summer

USDA Announces $200 Million for Agricultural Trade Promotion Program

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced USDA has awarded $200 million in funding for the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program.…

Nebraska Farmers Union Opposing Wind Bill

Last week, Nebraska Farmers Union members testified against LB 373, which requires any counties that allow the construction of new…