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Higher Minimum Wage To Have Little Impact

An Iowa State University economics professor says the president’s executive order increasing the minimum wage federal contractors must pay employees will have little impact on most government contracts.

Tax Reform A Priority For Heineman

Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman says he remains willing to negotiate with legislators on a tax cut package this legislative session.

Controversial Sexual Orientation Bill Killed

The South Dakota Senate Judiciary Committee debated and defeated a bill that would have allowed businesses to refuse services to people based on their sexual orientation.

WTO Panel In Geneva Hearing Arguments On Rewritten US COOL Law

WTO Panel Hearing Arguments On Rewritten COOL Law

South Dakota Ag Secretary Says California Ag Expo Trip A Success

South Dakota Ag Secretary Says California World Ag Expo Trip A Success

Nebraska Cattle Group Backing State Tax Relief And Water Bills

Nebraska Cattle Group Backing State Tax Relief And Water Bills

Tax Reform Bills Face Challenges

Senator Tyson Larson of O’Neill says it could be a tug just getting some of those bills onto the floor for debate.

National Biodiesel Board Member Like’s Senators Tax Credit Measure

National Biodiesel Board Member Like’s Senators Tax Credit Measure

Conservation District President Lauds Recent Conservation Program

Conservation District President Lauds Conservation Program

Common Core Debate Not Over

Representative Jim Bolin of Canton says there was good support in the House for his resolution that would have phased out the standards…

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