Allergies Starting to Bloom

The trees are beginning to pollinate and many Nebraskans will soon be wrestling with allergy symptoms like sneezing, stuffy noses and itchy, watery eyes.

Heroin Overdose Deaths Spike in Minnesota

In the past month there’s been a significant spike in heroin overdoses and deaths in Minnesota.

Iowa Legislators Approve Tax Credits for New Biomass Products

State tax credits will soon be available to Iowa companies that make new products from what’s left over after ethanol…

Nebraska Learning from Midwest Education Compact

The new chairman of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact says Nebraska can benefit from the shared ideas the compact offers.

Iowa Water Plan Fails to Move

Governor Terry Branstad is blasting Iowa educators and school administrators for opposing his plan to shift some of the tax money for school infrastructure to water quality projects.

SD Senate Overrides Veto of Buffer Strip Bill; House Does Not, Bill Dies

The Governor’s veto of SB136 was before the SD Legislature again today.

USCA Concerned About Brazil Beef Imports

United States Cattlemen’s Association leaders remain concerned about possible beef imports from Brazil. President Danni Beer, a producer from Corson…

NE Unicameral Looking at Property Tax Relief Bill

Last week the Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee approved a property tax relief bill that’s expected to be debated on the…

NPPC Meets With USDA on HSUS Trademark Lawsuit

National Pork Producers Council President John Weber and CEO Neil Dierks met with USDA legal counsel last week to discuss…

MN Milk Producers Association Pushing for Processing Growth

Minnesota Milk Producers Association President Pat met with state lawmakers recently to discuss his group’s legislative priorities. He says the…