Democrat Bernie Sanders Campaigns in Sioux City; Focus on Economy, Big Banks

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spoke to a crowd of about 1000 last night at the Orpheum in Sioux City, Iowa.

President Vetoes WOTUS Resolution of Disapproval

As expected President Obama vetoed the recently passed resolution of disapproval that would have killed the EPA’s Waters of the…

SD Beekeeper Part of Lawsuit Against EPA

A group of commercial beekeepers, growers and environmental activists have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency for not…

Center for Rural Affairs Lobbies for Health Care Bill

Tuesday, Center for Rural Affairs members took to the Capital steps in Lincoln to call for support of health care…

Eagle Shot Near Yankton; Nebraska Authorities Looking for Tips

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is looking for information related to the shooting death of an eagle in Cedar County.

Iowa Farmers Union Opposes Shift in Dollars to Water Quality

The Iowa Farmers Union is opposing Governor Terry Branstad’s plan to use sales tax money intended for education for water…

Senate Ag Committee Passes Child Nutrition Legislation

The Senate Agriculture Committee approved a bipartisan 5-year reauthorization of child nutrition programs today. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the…

Yankton County Commission Approves Another Bridge Repair

The Yankton County Commission approved a repair plan for the “Johnson Bridge” over the James River, west of Volin.

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard Backing Medicaid Expansion

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard has proposed expanding Medicaid insurance coverage in the state, working with the Indian Health Service to cover costs.

SD Legislators Considering Medicaid Expansion Plan

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard has proposed expanding Medicaid coverage to about fifty thousand uninsured people, and doing it in partnership with the Indian Health Service.