Tough Budget Ahead for the Iowa Legislature

A panel of financial experts sees “turbulence” in Iowa’s economy and has slightly reduced its prediction of how much tax revenue the state will collect.

Nativity Display Bumped from Nebraska Capitol

A Nativity is on display on the first-floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol…for now.

Cell Service Improved in SD

While the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has no authority over cell phone companies for rates or coverage, they have taken many complaints in the past over poor service.

House Passes Surface Transportation Bill

Last week the House followed the Senate’s lead and passed legislation reauthorizing the Surface Transportation Board.  The original bill was…

SD Cattlemen’s Association Targets WOTUS

The elimination of the Waters of the U.S. Rule is the top policy priority for South Dakota Cattlemen Association members…

Governor Pleased AGP Selects Aberdeen for Soybean Processing Plant

Last week, AGP and South Dakota state officials gathered for the official announcement of AGP’s intentions to build a soybean…

SD Farmers Union Focuses On State Issues at Convention

South Dakota Farmers Union members passed resolutions to address two state policy issues during last week’s convention. President Doug Sombke…

Presidential Candidate Says EPA Overregulating Agriculture

Kentucky Republican Senator and Presidential Candidate Rand Paul says he will address overregulation of agriculture by the federal government if…

SD Attorney General Marty Jackley Says Scams Abound

Consumer complaints were a common issue among Attorneys General at their recent national convention.

SD Bankers Not Worried About Expected Rate Hike

The Federal Reserve Board is expected to raise the prime interest rate at their meeting this week.