Iowa Task Force Releases Water Quality Recommendations

An Iowa task force made up of environmental, business and agricultural interests is recommending that loans and grants be provided…

PUC Moves Ahead on Stray Voltage Plan for Dairies

Last week the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission moved closer to putting together formal rules to deal with stray electrical…

Legislative Action to Delist Gray Wolf as Endangered Species

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has approved a bipartisan Sportsmen’s Bill that contains an amendment removing protections for…

MN Farmers Union Works with Lawmakers on Water Quality Policy

Minnesota Farmers Union leaders are working with state lawmakers and the Governor on several water quality policy and program improvements…

Cattle Industry Convention to Focus on Exports and U.S. Consumer Demand

National Cattlemen Beef Association members are gathering in San Diego, California this week for their industry convention. South Dakota Cattlemen’s…

Education Funding & Medicaid Expansion Linked in SD

Most lawmakers agree the two big issues facing the South Dakota legislature this year are increasing teacher pay, and Medicaid expansion.

Fading Federal Funds Could Threaten SD Budget

Decreasing federal support for state agencies could put more pressure on the state’s general fund.

SD Legislators Continue to Push Medicaid Expansion

While it has been a long process, good progress is being made on a Medicaid expansion deal.

Road Improvements Coming to Napa Junction

The Yankton County Commission got an update on the road improvement project at the Napa rail junction.

City of Yankton Sees Solid Sales Tax Growth in 2015

The City of Yankton saw strong sales tax growth for last year.