Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations to Talk Policy

The interim Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature meets again tomorrow (Wednesday) in Pierre.

NDSA Supports Livestock Disaster Aid Legislation

Senators John Hoeven of North Dakota and Jon Tester of Montana have introduced legislation to improve livestock disaster assistance. North…

New Clean Energy Group Formed In Nebraska

A new statewide clean energy group has been formed in Nebraska. The organization is focusing on wind and solar energy…

CFRA Concerned With Loss Of Rural Population In Latest Census

There was a further loss of population in Rural America in the latest census. The census data indicated that population…

School Districts Deciding on Standards

The South Dakota Board of Education Standards is working through revisions to civics and history curriculum for K through 12 schools.

Hospitals Seeing Increases in Covid-19 Admissions

Hospitals are starting to see an increase in Covid-19 related admissions.

Spider Mite Populations Increasing Due To The Drought

One of the insect problems now starting to increase due to the drought in South Dakota is spider mites in…

Nebraska Regents Reject CRT Resolution

The Nebraska Board of Regents rejected a resolution banning “any imposition” of critical race theory in the university system.

Iowa State Fair Features 39th Governor’s Charity Steer Show

The Iowa State Fair started last Thursday after a hiatus last year due to COVID. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike…

Nebraska Schools Dealing with Health Standards Revisions

The Nebraska State Board of Education is attempting to work through updated health education standards.