ACA Repeal Centers Around Medicaid Cost Cutting

It could be an intense week of debate in Washington over the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act.

City of Yankton Sees a Sales Tax Rebound

A jump in sales taxes in May helped the City of Yankton back to a positive revenue trend for the year.

Financing Set for SD Animal Diagnostic Lab Construction

A big step was taken last week in the construction of a new Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic lab at South Dakota State University in Brookings.

Drought Causes Release Of LFP In Potter County South Dakota

Friday, the Potter County South Dakota Farm Service Agency processed its first application for livestock forage program assistance due to…

FSA Executive Says LFP Program Triggered In Dewey County

This year’s drought has triggered the USDA Livestock Forage Program for six counties in South Dakota. One of those is…

State of South Dakota Avoiding Year End Red Ink

The end of the week is also the end of the fiscal year for the State of South Dakota, and it looks like it will be a close call for the budget.

United States Cattlemen’s Association Backs Ban On Brazilian Beef

Friday, the USDA suspended the import of all fresh beef from Brazil due to food safety concerns. The action came…

Nebraska Farm Bureau Wants Congress To Pass Tax Reform Legislation

Nebraska Farm Bureau members are hoping Congress gets moving on comprehensive tax reform legislation soon. National Affairs Coordinator Jordan Dux…

SD Delegation Among Thousands at NEA Convention

Over nine thousand delegates from across the country are gathering in Boston for the 2017 National Education Association annual meeting.

Opponents ask Iowa Utilities Board to Revoke DAPL Permit

The Iowa Utilities Board was asked to revoke the permit it approved for the Dakota Access Pipeline during the public comment period of its meeting last week.