2018 Nebraska Legislative Session Begins

The Nebraska Legislature starts their 2018 session Wednesday with a budget gap and taxes on the top of the agenda.

SD PUC Chair Kristie Fiegen; Concerns About Net Neutrality Exaggerated

The Federal Communications Commission voted last month to roll back so called “net neutrality” rules that govern access to the internet.

State Senators Concerned About Treatment of Conservatives on University of Nebraska Lincoln Campus

Senator Erdman Concerned About Treatment of Conservatives on University of Nebraska Lincoln Campus

Cattle Group President Says U.S. Should Keep Brazilian Beef Ban In Place

Brazilian officials are still expecting to resume exports of fresh beef to the United States early this year. Despite that,…

Biodiesel Supporters Hoping To Get Tax Extenders Provision In Continuing Resolution

Congress failed to pass a tax extenders measure containing the biodiesel tax credit before adjourning for the Christmas holiday. However,…

Nebraska Unicameral Opens 2018 Session Today Liking Looking At Taxes

The 2018 Nebraska Unicameral begins in Lincoln today. State Cattlemen Association Vice President of Legislative Affairs Laura Field says she…

ISU Extension Ag Engineer Cautions Barn Safety To Prevent Fires

Fires in livestock facilities are a major challenging with the recent cold snap. Iowa State University Extension Ag Engineer and…

Minnesota Pork Producers To Set Legislative Priorities At Annual Meeting

The Minnesota Pork Producers Association will be setting their state legislative agenda and discussing issues important to the industry in…

Northwestern Energy Sees Spike in Natural Gas Usage

The record cold temperatures over the New Year’s weekend pushed heating units hard in homes and businesses.

Nebraska Senator to Take Another Run at Property Tax Cut

Nebraska legislators begin the 2018 session this week with the budget and tax reform as top issues.