Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton Promises Transportation Plan

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton says after meeting with Democratic and Republican leaders, he’ll have a “true compromise” proposal Monday to try to break the deadlock at the State Capitol over transportation funding.

Nebraska Nuke Plant to Shut Down?

After battling flooding and fires, Omaha Public Power District management is considering closing down the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Power Station.

Nebraska Property Tax Relief Long Term Process

While property tax reduction was the major goal of Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts this year, it took the legislature almost the entire session to come up with a compromise.

Minnesota House Votes Down Sunday Liquor Again

The Minnesota House said “no” to letting individual cities decide whether liquor stores could be open on Sunday in their communities.

How to Spike Your Auto Insurance Rates

Insurance Quotes has released its third annual Moving Violations report. The new data shows that while serious violations, such as driving under the influence and reckless driving are the most obvious causes for spiking insurance rates, minor violations hurt driver’s finances as well.

SD Senator Mike Rounds Adds Bill to Define Cyber War

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds recently introduced the Cyber Act of War Act of 2016.

Sentencing Reform Bill Signed in Iowa

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has signed a criminal sentencing reform bill into law.

Roberts Wants Biotech Labeling Compromise Vetted

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts wants any biotech labeling proposal from ranking member Debbie Stabenow to be vetted by…

USCA Wants Senate Hearing on Cattle Market Volatility

The United States Cattlemen’s Association is asking Congress to investigate the current state of cattle market. USCA Executive Vice President…

AGP Soybean Processing Plant in Aberdeen on Schedule

AGP’s first soybean processing plant project in South Dakota is progressing on schedule. AGP Vice President Matt Caswell says construction…