Plan to Expand Nursing Education Facilities Passes out of the SD Senate Education Committee

A plan to improve and expand nursing programs in western South Dakota was approved by the Senate Education committee.

Iowa Farm Bureau Policy Efforts Focused on Biofuels in 2022

Iowa Farm Bureau is focused on biofuels expansion through state and federal policy efforts in the new year.  President Brent…

Nebraska Cattlemen Priorities Align with Governor

The Nebraska Cattlemen Association was pleased with Governor Pete Ricketts State of the State address.  President Brenda Masek says it…

Roberts Pleased with SD Coronavirus Relief Meat Processing Grant Program Signup

The South Dakota Coronavirus Relief Meat Processing Grant Program has seen huge interest.  The state used $5 million of CARES…

SD Legislative Committee Approves Private Tuition Bill

The South Dakota Senate Education Committee approved some changes to the “Partners in Education” tuition program, but with some dissenting debate.

SD Legislative Committee Hears More Details on Attorney General Crash Investigation

South Dakota legislators on a special House Committee considering the impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg spent several hours questioning the investigation

Inflation Threatens Regional Economy

While the economy in the nine state Mid America region continues to show growth, there may be some problems this year.

DANR Holding Money for Big Sioux River Improvements

Improving water quality in the Big Sioux River watershed got a funding boost from last year’s legislature.

State Institutions Struggle to Hang on to Employees

State institutions are all struggling to hang on to employees in the face of the pandemic and low wages.

Center for Rural Affairs Welcomes Governor’s Support for Smaller Meat Processors

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts included an additional $10 million of funding for small and medium sized processors in his State…