Health Organizations in Nebraska Watching the Zika Virus

Health organizations are carefully monitoring the spread of the Zika virus after a large outbreak in May of last year in Brazil.

Property Tax Debate Continues in Nebraska

Governor Pete Ricketts told a legislative committee Nebraskans demand property tax relief…and the Unicameral needs to respond this year.

SD Legislature Keeps Conceal Carry Bill Alive

The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee narrowly passed a bill that would allow people with an enhanced concealed weapons permit to possess those weapons in the state Capital and any county courthouse.

SD Counties Have to Wait for Additional Dollars

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard has told county commissions to “be patient” as money from taxes and fees that were raised last year flow to local governments.

Minnesota Governor Dayton See Fire Damage in Medelia

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton was in Madelia and got a first-hand-look at the damage from this week’s fire that leveled several businesses along Main Street.

Standard Time Bill Moves in the SD Legislature

A bill that would keep South Dakota on Standard time year-round has emerged in the legislature.

MN Governor Steps Back on Buffer Rule

Minnesota Corn Growers Association leaders are working with the Governor to improve the new buffer zone law. The measure is…

New Iowa Pork Producers President Outlines Goals

Northeast Iowa producer Al Wulfekuhle is the new President of the Iowa Pork Producers Association and has set many goals…

NPPA Call for Passage of LB 176

Nebraska Pork Producer Association members are hoping State Senators pass on final reading today LB 176, a measure that would…

Senators Debate Energy Bill and Anti-Ethanol Amendments

Senators are considering three anti-ethanol amendments this week as they debate the energy bill. Renewable Fuel Association’s Senior Vice President…