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Rural Infrastructure Bill On Governor’s Desk

South Dakota Lawmakers this session passed House Bill 1259 to do an assessment of rural roads and bridges and provide…

Beef Processing Plant Planned For North Platte Nebraska

Sustainable Beef, a group of Nebraska cattle producers and investors are moving ahead with having a beef processing plant built…

Retailers Waiting on Rules for Medical Marijuana

Legal medical marijuana may be a business opportunity, but rules and regulations must be written rapidly.

More Nebraskans on the Vaccine List

More Nebraskans are eligible to get a Covid-19 vaccination.

USD on the Legislatures Spending List

The 2021 South Dakota legislature had more than three hundred million dollars in one time money to distribute, which was unprecedented.

Freedom Scholarships a “Game Changer”

Governor Kristi Noem signed the bill authorizing the “Freedom Scholarships” at a ceremony in Sioux Falls last week.

SD Governor Kristi Noem Forming Coalition Defending Women in Sports

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem defended her stance on women’s and girls’ sports

ISA Asking Congressional Delegation For Help On ITC Tariffs

The Iowa Soybean Association has asked the state’s Congressional delegation for relief from a U.S. International Trade Council ruling that…

Iowa Corn Grower’s Association President Says Glyphosate Should Be Re-registered

The Environmental Protection Agency is in the process of deciding whether or not to re-register Glyphosate. Iowa Corn Grower’s Association…

Yankton City Commission Gets Health Board Update

A regular agenda item on each meeting of the Yankton City Commission is a report from the Health Board.

Recent Headlines

9 hours ago in Local

AS STUDENT VIOLENCE RISES, STATE WANTS DISTRICTS TO HAVE OPTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – Whether caused by the pervasiveness of social media, an increase…

9 hours ago in Local

LAWMAKERS WORRY ABOUT FEASIBILITY, SUSTAINABILITY OF RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PLAN

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189.5 million…

1 day ago in Local

IOWA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SIGNS OFF ON UPDATED SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS

DES MOINES, IA (KCCI) – The State Board of Education took its final look at new social studies standards. The…

1 day ago in Local

GOVERNOR JIM PILLEN PROPOSES DHHS CUTS OF OVER $152 MILLION TO BALANCE BUDGET

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) – With a projected $471 million budget deficit on the horizon, Gov. Jim Pillen looked to…

1 day ago in Local

EARLY FUTURE FUND DEADLOCK ESPOSES DIVIDE OVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN PIERRE

PIERRE, S.D. (Todd Epp / South Dakota Broadcasters Association) – The South Dakota Legislature is four days into its 2026 session,…