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South Dakota Farm Bureau President Pleased With House And Governor Election Results

The leader of the South Dakota Farm Bureau is encouraged by the results of Tuesday’s election as far as the…

South Dakota Legislators Could See Dueling Budgets

Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton was re-elected to a third term in the South Dakota House this week, finishing second in the District 18 race to democrat Ryan Cwach.

Center For Rural Affairs Pleased Voters Approved Medicaid Expansion In Nebraska

Nebraskans decided to expand Medicaid in Tuesday’s election by approving Initiative 427. Center for Rural Affairs backed the measure. Policy…

National Pork Board, USB And NCGA Announce Sustainability Collaboration

A MAJOR INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENT WAS MADE AT THE NAFB CONVENTION AS THE UNITED SOYBEAN BOARD, NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION AND…

ACA Cutbacks Hit South Dakota Navigators

The open sign up for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act is underway, but there are fewer resources available calling attention to that.

Tim Gragert Wins District 40 Senate Seat

Tim Gragert of Creighton won the District 40 state Senate seat in this week’s election. He will be sworn in when the Unicameral begins in January.

SD Senator Mike Rounds on the 2020 Election Clock

As the ballot boxes are being put away this week, attention is already turning to the next election.

Iowa Still a Political Swing State

Iowa voters made multiple choices in this weeks election.

Yankton County Commissioner Ray Epp; The People Have Spoken

Voters in Yankton County decided a change was in order for the county commission.

Coyotes Sweep Openers

The University of South Dakota basketball teams scored a sweep of season openers with the men winning at home and the women on the road.

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