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Congress Stalled Over Border Wall Debate

Members of Congress have been consumed with the debate over funding the border wall and the effects of the partial government shutdown.

Port Yankton Returns to the South Dakota Legislature

Backers of the Port Yankton casino project are again asking lawmakers to put a constitutional amendment on the 2020 ballot

South Dakota House Approves Concealed Carry Bill

The South Dakota House (Tuesday) approved a bill that would allow people to carry concealed guns without a permit

Yankton County Planning & Zoning Commission to Hear Wind Power Update

The Yankton County Planning & Zoning Commission will hear a presentation on wind power at their February meeting.

Avoiding Another Federal Government Shutdown

Many federal workers and others are highly concerned there will be another government shutdown when the current extension expires on February 15th

Gas Prices Starting to Rise

We’re only a little over a month into winter and gasoline prices in Nebraska are starting to gradually climb

Nebraska Governors Ag Conference to be Held Early March in Kearney

Nebraska Gov Ag Conference to be Held Early March in Kearney

Bill Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Doesn’t Have a Chance in the Minnesota Legislature

Majority Leader Gazelka Says Bill Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Doesn’t Have a Chance

Iowa Organization to Conduct New Research to “Attract Diverse Populations”

Iowa Organization to Conduct New Research to “Attract Diverse Populations”

South Dakota Legislators Debate Nursing Home Funding Bill

South Dakota legislators debated a bill that would increase Medicaid payments to nursing homes

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