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New Treatments Available for Covid-19

As Covid-19 infections continue to surge, there are additional treatments now available.

SD House Approves Constitutional Convention Resolution

The South Dakota House debated a resolution to call for a Constitutional Convention of the states to limit the power of the federal government and impose term limits on Members of Congress.

Candidates Lining Up for Nebraska District 40

The announcement by Nebraska District 40 Senator Tim Gragert of Creighton that he will not run for another term this fall has candidates lining up to run.

SB55 Impacts Landing on SD University Campuses

Universities in South Dakota are implementing changes that came out of the SB55 study from last year. That was a bill passed in last year’s legislature that mandated the Board of Regents look for spending efficiencies in their system.

Natural Gas Prices Spiking

For those that heat with natural gas, prices have risen substantially this winter.

Alzheimer’s Drug Not Approved by CMS

Advocates for those with Alzheimer’s disease and their families are stunned over the decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to deny coverage for an entire class of drugs to treat the disease.

SCOTUS to Hear WOTUS Case

On Monday the Supreme Court granted a new hearing on a case against EPA that could finally decide the definition…

Grassley Unlikely to Change Mandate on Cattle Reform Bill

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he is not inclined to take out the mandated negotiated cash cattle provision in his…

Farmer of the Future Driven by Consumer Trends

The farmer of the future must be nimble and listen to consumer demands and trends.  That’s the advice Lucas Lentsch…

Supply Chain Disruptions Will Last Months, Not Years

The supply chain disruptions in the economy will likely last months, not years.  That’s according to SDSU Economics Professor Dr.…

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