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Minnesota Milk Executive Says Ag Worker Program Act Needs Bipartisan Support

Last week the Agricultural Worker Program Act was introduced in Congress to allow certain foreign agricultural workers to receive permanent…

Busy Bill Week Expected in Pierre

South Dakota legislators return to Pierre on Tuesday after a four day weekend.

South Dakota’s Congressional Delegation Urges Democrats to Negotiate on Shutdown End

It has now been one month since the federal government shutdown began, and it doesn’t look like democrats and republicans are close to ending it

Nebraska Schools Waiting on Education Funding Formula Details

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has proposed fully funding the state’s education funding formula,

South Dakota Legislators Wait to Hear Budget Proposal from Governor Kristi Noem

South Dakota legislators start their week on Tuesday and will listen to Governor Kristi Noems budget speech on Wednesday.

Nebraska AG No Fan of Medical Marijuana

Attorney General Doug Peterson opposes proposals to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska.

Flu Spreading Across Minnesota

Flu outbreaks continue across Minnesota

Iowa Medicaid Limiting Hepatitis – C Patients

More Hepatitis-C patients can qualify for care under Iowa Medicaid as of this month, but some doctors and advocates argue the remaining restrictions are immoral

FSA Offices Temporarily Open…Until January 22

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will be reopening some Farm Service Agency offices around the country to meet…

Efforts to Keep Minor Offenders Out of Prison Working

Efforts to Keep Minor Offenders Out of Prison Working

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – President Trump’s executive order to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule 1 to a…

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Monday, Governor Rhoden announced a $200,000 grant from the Future Fund for…

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