Bill Approved to Address Elderly Abuse

The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee approved a bill (Friday) that would set up an elder abuse task force in the state.

Farm Bill Deadline Today

Today is the deadline for farmers to make some key decisions governing their operations under the new farm bill.

Fast Food Companies Support RFS Repeal

Representatives of White Castle, Wendy’s And Arby’s Fast Food companies are urging support for legislation to repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard.

Trans Canada Temporarily Loses Eminent Domain

The York County Nebraska District Court has issued a temporary injunction against Trans Canada which disallows their use of eminent domain.

Senators Introduce Legislation to Replace Ethanol

Senators led by Dianne Feinstein of California introduced legislation on Thursday to replace the corn ethanol portion of the Renewable Fuel Standard.

Thune Offers Alternative To FCC Net Regulations

The Federal Communication Commission voted three to two to issue new rules that would attempt to regulate the operations of the internet.

Positives Seen In New Internet rules

The Federal Communications Commission has passed new rules that seek to put some regulations on the internet.

Loophole In Iowa’s Underage Drinking Law

For the third year in a row prosecutors are urging legislators to deal with an “oops” in Iowa’s underage drinking law.

Speed Limit Increase Clears Committee

A bill that would raise the speed limit to 75 miles an hour on many miles of interstate highways in Iowa has cleared its first hurdle in the state senate.

Push For Constitutional Convention

Nebraska lawmakers will be asked by representatives of the “Convention of States Project” to join their effort to change portions of the U-S Constitution.