Nebraska Correctional Services Showing Improvement

Nebraska State Corrections Director Scott Frakes says the culture is changing at the Department of Correctional Services.

South Dakota State Parks Set for A Good Season

Summer is underway, and South Dakota’s state parks are seeing some optimistic signs of a good season ahead.

South Dakota Ranked Worst for Teen Drivers

A recent study finds that South Dakota is the worst state for teen drivers.

Hearing Today Examining the Renewable Fuel Standard

The Senate will hold a hearing today reexamining the Environmental Protection Agency’s management of the Renewable Fuel Standard Program.

Farm Bureau Supports Reigning in the EPA

Measures to block Environmental Protection Agency regulations and cut the agency’s funding are being considered in the House this week.

House Committee Approves Rule For Trade Adjustment Assistance Legislation

The House Rules committee has approved a rule that gives them until July 30 to act on a motion to revive the trade adjustment assistance legislation.

Petition for Corporate Ownership of Livestock Ballot Measure Moves On

North Dakota Farmers Union members have turned in what they hope will be more than enough signatures to place a corporate farming measure on next summer’s election ballot.

New Ethanol Plant Moves Forward in Onida

Sully County, South Dakota voters approved zoning changes that will allow Ring Neck Energy and Feed to move ahead with their plans.

Minnesota Approves Funding For Water System

During the special session of the Minnesota legislature, lawmakers approved nineteen million dollars for continued construction of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System.

Yankton Woman Joins Blue Ribbon Task Force

One of the new members of the “Blue Ribbon Task Force” joined the meeting held in Yankton yesterday.