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Changing Mental Health Delivery in SD

The South Dakota Department of Social Services is planning to change how mental health services are delivered in the state.

No Meetings Set for SD Impeachment Committee

A special committee set up by the South Dakota House to investigate the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg has not met since the special session in November and no meetings are scheduled.

Nebraska State Troopers Respond to Hundreds of Weather Related Traffic Incidents

Nebraska State Troopers responded to more than 150 weather-related incidents during the winter storm that covered much of Nebraska with snow on Friday

Major Change in SD Budget Direction

SD Legislators to consider almost one billion dollars in spending

Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Eyeing Eastern South Dakota

A land route is being scouted for a pipeline that would carry liquid carbon dioxide from Iowa across eastern South Dakota into central North Dakota.

SD Superintendents Meet

A regional meeting of school superintendents was held in Chamberlain this week.

Agriculture Scores Big Under South Dakota State Budget Proposal

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem included some large investments in agriculture and rural development in her budget address this week.…

EPA and States Look at Dicamba Label Changes for 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency and the states are considering changes in the registration of dicamba after additional off-target spray drift…

EPA Biofuels Blending Proposal Has Mixed Impact on Biodiesel Industry

The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Renewable Fuels Standard rule was a mixed bag for the biodiesel industry. National Biodiesel Board…

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