Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting Bill Advances

The House Ag Committee has approved the Mandatory Price Reporting Act. It reauthorizes livestock mandatory price reporting which was set…

No Deal On Iowa Budget

Iowa lawmakers return to Des Moines this week, with no apparent movement on the budget dispute.

Budget Process Moving Slowly

Negotiations between republicans in the US House and Senate on 2016 budget bills could soon move to debate in both chambers.

Water Project Could See More Money

South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem was able to get almost twenty nine million dollars added to the rural water project fund.

Death Penalty Repeal A Tough Vote

A bill that would repeal the death penalty in Nebraska passed on first round on a 30 to 13 vote, and is scheduled to come back for further debate.

Amendments Delay Iran Nuke Vote

Republicans in the US Senate are trying to work through a number of proposed amendments to the Iran Nuclear Review Agreement.

Bill Would Require Review Of Iran Deal

A bill before the U.S. Senate would require any potential nuclear agreement with Iran to be reviewed by Congress.

Iowa Legislature Working Overtime

Friday was the last “scheduled” day for the 2015 Iowa legislative session.

Youth Minimum Wage Advances

Opponents say it’s unfair. Supporters say small businesses need it.

Budget Debate Looms

Nebraska lawmakers now get their chance to debate the 8-point-7(B)Billion dollar state budget for the next two years.