SD Legislators Talking Possible County Finance Study

As action on the floor of the South Dakota legislature winds down, committee discussion has turned to possible summer studies.…

SD Legislators Reach Agreement on Tax Cuts, Budget

South Dakota legislators have reached agreements on a tax cut and spending priorities as they prepare to wrap up the…

Medicaid Expansion Bill Defeated, Progress Made

Sometimes progress is made in the South Dakota legislature when bills are defeated. That was the case with a bill…

U-S Trade Representative to Take Action Against Mexico

The U-S Trade Representative’s office has announced it is taking official action against Mexico for placing a ban on U-S…

South Dakota Cattle Company Awarded NCBA Environmental Stewardship Awards

In April, the National Cattlemen Beef Association will honor several cattle producers for their work in protecting the environment.  The…

Grassley Comments On EPA Decision

Last week the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it will allow E-15 blended ethanol to be used throughout the entire…

Vilsack to Visit National Pork Forum and Commodity Classic

U-S Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will be going to Florida this week to speak to farmers.  On Thursday,…

Adding Solar Power Options

Customers of Sioux Valley Energy based in Colman will have the option of buying solar produced electricity. Vice President of…

SD Democratic Party Chair Sets Priorities

The new Chair of the South Dakota Democratic Party will focus on a couple of priorities this year. Jennifer Slaight-Hansen…

Killing Bills, Making Progress

Sometimes progress is made in the South Dakota legislature when bills are defeated. That was the case with a bill…