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Iowa Schools to Expand Computer Science Classes

Recommendations to Expand Use of Computer Science Schools Given to Iowa DOE

Nebraska Cattlemen Association Backs House Tax Reform Plan

House Republicans unveiled their tax reform legislation on Thursday. It simplifies the tax code from seven brackets down to four…

Iowa Corn President Says Cruz Hold on Northey Nomination Strictly Political

Texas Senator Ted Cruz has asked for a meeting with the President on the Renewable Fuel Standard and is holding…

South Dakota Farmer Sues Energy Transfer Partners for Damage

Harrisburg, South Dakota farmer Greg Slack has filed a lawsuit in Lincoln County court against Energy Transfer Partners, builders of…

Iowa Farmers Union President Please Clovis Pulls Nomination for USDA Position

Thursday, Sam Clovis who had been nominated as USDA Undersecretary for research, education and economics withdrew his nomination. Iowa Farmers…

Past Iowa Soybean Association President Says Clovis Was Qualified for USDA Positon

Yesterday Sam Clovis withdrew his nomination for undersecretary for research, education and economics, effectively known as the USDA chief scientist…

SD Senator Mike Rounds; Republicans Unified on Tax Reform Plans

The major tax reform plan was released by the US House this week, with debate on it expected to start next week.

Rising Property Taxes a Major Issue for Nebraska School Funding

It appears that property taxes will be a major issue for the 2018 Nebraska Legislature.

More Mental Health Counselors Needed in Rural South Dakota

Health care providers across the country are cooperating on a program called the “Zero Suicide Initiative.” The providers are working to provide more immediate help to those in distress.

Dakota Marker On The Line

Fresh off a pair of convincing road victories, the South Dakota State University football team returns home Saturday to square off against North Dakota State in a matchup between top-10 teams.

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SOUTH DAKOTA STATE ECONOMIST SAYS FARM ECONOMY HAS HELD BACK SALES TAX REVENUES

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Joshua Haiar / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s State Economist Derek Johnson told the state Banking…

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STATE SPENDS $43,000 IN TROOPER OVERTIME FOR OPERATION PRAIRIE THUNDER

PIERRE, S.D. (John Hult / South Dakota Searchlight) – The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says a saturation patrol…

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SHUTDOWN-DELAYED ANALYSIS SHOWS RISING UNEMPLOYMENT IN HALF THE UNITED STATES BUT SOUTH DAKOTA IS THE LOWEST

SOUTH DAKOTA (Tim Henderson / Stateline) – September unemployment rates rose in 25 states and fell in 21 compared with…

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DUSTY JOHNSON WANTS TO IMPROVE SD EDUCATION WITH ‘STRONG SCHOOLS’ PLAN

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – This week, Dusty Johnson announced his “Strong Schools” Plan to improve education in South Dakota.…

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MAJORITY OF TAP GRADS SIGN TEACHING CONTRACTS WITH SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOLS

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On December 13, the South Dakota Departments of Education and Labor and Regulation celebrated…