Rounds Seeks Office Space

The foot work is under way as South Dakota Senator-elect Mike Rounds continues the preparations to take his oath of office in early January.

Group Calls On Hy Vee To Stop Selling Tobacco

An anti-smoking group has gone public with a campaign calling on Iowa’s largest grocery store chain to stop selling tobacco products and e-cigarettes in its stores that contain pharmacies or health care clinics.

No Deal Between Insurer and Provider

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska turned down CHI Health’s proposal that would end a contract dispute that places the health care provider out of network.

President’s Order Draws Ire

The President’s use of executive action to delay any move to deport as many as five million illegal immigrants has angered Nebraska Congressional Republicans.

Ethanol Coalition Says Delaying RFS Decision Is Positive

Friday EPA announced they won’t finalize the 2014 RFS volume requirements until 2015. American Coalition for Ethanol Executive Vice President…

Reform Coalition Asks Congress To Modify COOL

Friday, the COOL reform coalition sent a letter to Congress asking them to protect U.S. exports from retaliation by making…

Milk Official Says Executive Order Falls Short Of Needed Reform

Last week President Obama issued executive orders to push forward immigration reform largely because the House failed to act to…

GAO Report Shows Climate Change Impacting Crop Insurance

A recently released GAO report says climate change could make the crop insurance program more vulnerable to potential losses. Nebraska…

NCBA Comments On Grading Standard Proposal

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has submitted comments to USDA’s Ag Marketing Research Service regarding a proposed change in standards…

Packers Edge Vikings

Eddie Lacy rushed for 125 yards on 25 carries, both season highs to help Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers hang on for a 24-21 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.