Cain Gets New Deal

The Royals finalized their $17.5 million, two-year deal with Lorenzo Cain on Monday, buying out the All-Star outfielder’s final two years of arbitration.

Iowa Task Force on Water Releases Recommendations

A group called the Iowa Soil and Water Future Task Force has released a list of recommendations for cleaning up the state’s waterways.

SD Legislators Changing Budget Process

Members of the Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota Legislature are making changes to the budget process this session.

SD GF&P & SDSU Study Small Lakes

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department and South Dakota State University have partnered to conduct a one-year study on the use and economic importance of small lakes across the state.

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard on State of the State Tour

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard is continuing his post State of the State tour around the state.

Tax Reform a 2016 Priority for SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem

South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem says a legislative priority for her this year is tax reform.

“Monumental” SD Tourism Conference This Week

The 2016 South Dakota Governors Conference on Tourism is being held Tuesday through Thursday in Pierre.

Week of Action for Affordable Care Act Sign Up

The third open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act opened on November 1st. Several hospitals have hosted outreach events to help get consumers enrolled in the insurance coverage, and are now doubling down on their efforts during what will be called the “Week of Action” starting today.

GOP Fights Minnesota Bonding Proposal

Minnesota Senate Republican Leader David Hann says “Governor Mark Dayton’s historically large borrowing proposal should be cut in half.

Iowa Parents Can Still Get a Tax Break on Tuition Savings

If the end of the year came up too fast and you didn’t put any money in your child’s College Savings Iowa account, you can still do so and get a break when you file your state taxes.