Farm Group President Wants New Senator To Focus On Agriculture

Thursday, Minnesota U.S. Senator Al Franken resigned amidst alleged sexual harassment impropriates. Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is expected to appoint…

Iowa Farm Group Sets Policy On Farm Bill, Health Care And Water Quality

Iowa Farmers Union members who just wrapped up their state convention have listed the new farm bill as their major…

Cattlemen’s President Says South Dakota Well Represented On Conference Committee

Senator John Thune and Congresswoman Kristi Noem have been named to the conference committee that will iron out a final…

SD Congressional Candidate Dusty Johnson; More Expected of Public Figures

Sexual harassment charges have ended the careers of politicians like Minnesota Senator Al Franken, and media personalities like Garrison Keillor and Matt Lauer.

Ethanol Officials And Governors Monitoring President’s Meeting On The RFS

Texas Senator Ted Cruz who has problems with the RFS has obtained a future meeting with the President to talk…

South Dakota State Workers Come Up Short Again

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard is recommending no pay raises for state workers next year. That was included in his budget recommendation to the legislature.

Legislation Needed Following Oil Pipeline Leak in Northeast South Dakota

A state Senator who inspected a crude oil pipeline leak in his district says he will bring enhanced legislation to next year’s session.

Minnesota State Lawmakers Question REAL ID Preparations

Minnesota state lawmakers grilled Dayton administration officials again on continuing problems with the state’s new vehicle registration system

Minnesota State Patrol Issues Warnings for Passing School Busses

Minnesota public safety officials are reminding motorists to follow the law when it comes to stopping for school buses.

Nebraska State Senators Backing Election Changes

State Senator John Murante says there were two convictions for voter fraud in Nebraska this year.