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The Iowa Chamber Alliance Releases Legislative Goals

Improving the Iowa workforce is at the top of ICA’s agenda for the upcoming year.

Advocacy Group Says Obamacare is Working for Iowans

Progress Iowa released a report saying that the Affordable Care Act is helping Iowans afford healthcare.

Nebraska Job Growth Higher

Governor Dave Heineman says Nebraska’s economy continues to grow.

Nebraska Group Proposes Tax Reduction

The Platte Institute has released a proposal to reduce taxes and cut spending.

Cattle Group Wants Second Beef Check Off Withdrawn

The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association has filed comments asking Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to withdraw his proposal to create a…

Court Could Rule Soon On Nebraska Keystone Route

The Nebraska Supreme Court could rule as early as today on the state’s challenge of a lower court decision which…

Iowa Cattlemen Working On Environmental And Road Issues

Iowa Cattlemen Association members have two state legislative priorities going into 2015. Newly Elected President Dr. Phil Reemtsma says environmental…

Dairy Official Says Immigration Policy Falls Short

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs released a report this week that said immigration policy for Midwest States is falling…

Nebraska Farmers Union Opposes National GMO Labeling Bill

A House subcommittee this week took a look at legislation that would pre empt GMO labeling bills and call for…

Representative Expects Tax Measure To Pass Senate

The Senate is expected to pass the tax extenders legislation prior to the end of the lame duck session before…

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