Yankton School District Face Mask Policy Challenged

A review of new anti-bullying policies by the Yankton School Board turned into a public attack on the districts face mask policy. Several speakers asked the board to drop the policy due to the harm they said it’s doing to students.

Students Back on South Dakota University Campuses

Students are back on campuses across the state as the spring semester started this week in the midst of another Covid-19 infection surge.

South Dakota Legislators Face Busy Session

South Dakota lawmakers will have to get off to a quick start with all the issues in front of them.

City of Yankton Short Staffed

The City of Yankton is experiencing some staff shortages due to a variety of issues.

Hundreds of Millions to Spend

The Joint Committee on Appropriations held several days of budget hearings last week, ahead of the opening of this year’s legislative session.

Planned Regional Cattle Processing Plant to Benefit from Biden Supply Chain Action Plan

A regional cattle processing plant planned for Council Bluffs, Iowa is expected to benefit from the Biden Meat and Poultry…

Urgency to Amend Japan’s Safeguard Trigger for U.S. Beef Imports

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) recently reported on the status of its consultations with Japan aimed at…

Build Back Better and Tax Possible Tax Changes….Leaving Many in Limbo

Build Back Better could make a comeback in the upcoming session of Congress and so could possible tax changes to…

Helping Long Term Caregivers

The South Dakota Department of Human Services has programs available to help those caring for a disabled or aging relatives.

Housing Proposals Get Attention

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s proposal to spend up to three hundred million dollars on housing improvements is getting a lot of attention.