Mandated Testing Could End with New Federal Rules

New federal education rules under the “Every Student Succeeds Act” could move states away from mandated testing.

Mike Rounds Wants a Better ISIS Strategy

The debate is underway again in Congress over rights and gun control. The issue was highlighted by the recent sit…

Ducks Numbers Look Good in Minnesota

Duck numbers are up across Minnesota for several species.

Ben Sasse Won’t Back Down

Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse won’t back down. He won’t back Donald Trump.

Iowa Lottery on Pace to Break Several Records

Iowa Lottery C-E-O Terry Rich told members of the Lottery Board at their meeting this week

Gov Dayton Appoints First American Indian to State Supreme Court

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton (Tues) announced his newest appointment to the state Supreme Court and the first American Indian in that role.

Time is Running Out for Nebraska Property Owners

Time is running out for Nebraska property owners to file a Valuation Protest with their county clerk.

Nebraska Workforce Has Reach Milestone

Governor Pete Ricketts says the Nebraska workforce has reached a milestone

Vilsack to Use Discretionary Spending to Cover FSA Loan Shortfall

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has told Congress he will use $500 million in discretionary spending to cover a projected budget…

Biodiesel Study Shows Huge Economic Impact

A study conducted by LMC International found that 2.1 billion gallons of biodiesel and renewable diesel last year supported close…