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Legislature Exceeds Governor’s Recommendations On School Funding

South Dakota legislators decided to increase state aid to education beyond what Governor Dennis Daugaard recommended.

Districts Welcome Extra Money

School district in South Dakota will get more state aid next year than they expected.

Property Taxes Focus Of Nebraska Senate

Senator Tyson Larson of O’Neill, a member of the Appropriations Committee, says they have been moving on property taxes.

Medicaid Expansion Dead For Year

The South Dakota legislature wrapped up the main run of the 2014 session last week without taking action on Medicaid expansion.

Few With Gambling Problem Getting Help

The manager of the Iowa Gambling Treatment and Prevention Program says only a small percentage of Iowans who have a gambling disorder are getting the help they need.

Pierce Nebraska Group Trying To Get Elevator Re Opened

Pierce Nebraska Group Working To Try And Get Elevator Re Opened

HSUS Commends South Dakota Governor On Signing Animal Cruelty Law

HSUS Commends South Dakota Governor For Signing Animal Cruelty Law

Johanns Says Obama Budget Stands No Chance

Nebraska Senator Mike Johanns says President Obama’s proposed 4(T)Trillion dollar budget isn’t going anywhere.

Public Lands Council Pleased With House Passage Of Water Protection Act

Public Lands Council Pleased With House Passage Of Water Protection Act

Minnesota Beef Check Off Vote Deadline Is Today

Minnesota State Beef Check off Vote Deadline Is Today

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