Death Penalty Opponents To Introduce Bills

Opponents to the death penalty in South Dakota will present a package of bills to a Senate committee tomorrow (Wednesday).

Move Towards Uniform Teacher Evaluations

School districts across South Dakota are moving toward uniform teacher evaluations.

Concealed Carry Bill Passes Committee

A legislative committee approved a proposal that would allow people in South Dakota to carry a concealed pistol without a permit.

CoOpportunity Members Have Questions

The liquidation of CoOportunity Health insurance plan has raised a lot of questions for plan participants.

Puppy Mills Debated

The chairman of the Nebraska legislature’s Agriculture Committee says he has heard the complaints…and will address the issue of so-called puppy mills this legislative session.

Gas Tax Bill Would Limit Borrowing

Key legislators involved in crafting a bill to raise the state tax on motor fuel in Iowa by a dime a gallon say the legislation will include an attempt to rein in county borrowing for road and bridge projects.

Nurse Practitioners Bill Being Considered

A bill that would give nurse practitioners more freedom has moved forward in the Nebraska Unicameral.

Cattle Groups Want Check Off Increase

Several cattle industry groups are supporting a Memorandum of Understanding that would increase the beef checkoff and make some changes…

Wind Association Supports State Senate Measure

The South Dakota Wind Energy Association says a measure introduced in the state legislature, SB 180 will help attract more…

Nebraska Cattlemen Back Development Bill

The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association is backing LB 106, a measure introduced by Senator Dan Watermaier to enhance livestock development projects.…