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Controlling Inflation

Controlling rapidly rising inflation has to be a priority for Congress.

Finding & Funding Respite Care

Helping those helping people with dementia issues is a priority for the South Dakota Alzheimer’s Association.

Minnesota A.G. Office Working on Antitrust Issues in Agriculture

The Minnesota Attorney General’s office is actively working with Minnesota Farmers Union on their Fairness for Farmers initiative and to…

Canadian Border Crisis Slows Ag Product Movement

A Canadian judge has ordered protesters to end the blockade at the U.S. Canadian border.  However, the Canadian truckers strike…

Minnesota Farmers Union Praises A.G. Action on Anti-trust

The Minnesota Farmers Union is praising the work Attorney General Keith Ellison and his office are doing to advance the…

SD House Committee Approves Ivermectin Use

The South Dakota House Health and Human Services Committee debated a bill Thursday that would allow medical professionals to dispense ivermectin with or without a prescription to treat Covid-19.

SD Joint Committee on Appropriations Waiting on Revenue Estimates

The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature is waiting on the latest tax revenue numbers.

Health Care Providers Catching Covid Break

As Covid-19 infections continue to drop, health care facilities are starting to see fewer patients.

Committee Week in the SD Legislature

This will be a week of heavy committee action in the South Dakota legislature as lots of bills await hearings.

Select Committee on Investigation to Meet Later This Month

The South Dakota House Select Committee on Investigation will meet again later this month to continue their inquiry into the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.

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