IPPA Public Policy Director Says Farm Moratorium Bill Will Harm Agriculture

A pair of Iowa State lawmakers are expected to introduce legislation this week calling for establishment of a statewide moratorium…

Impeachment the Wrong Process

The second impeachment trial of former President Trump is set to start Tuesday in the US Senate.

Debating State Aid to Education

During her budget address in December, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem proposed a two-point four percent increase in state aid to education for next year.

The Weekend File – District 18 Legislative Forum

Last week, the District 18 legislative delegation; Senator Jean Hunhoff and Representatives Ryan Cwach and Mike Stevens held the first forum of the 2021 session.

One Dead in Brown County Crash

A 45-year-old man died Friday morning in a one-vehicle crash south of Groton.

SD Legislature Week Four Update

Week 4 of the South Dakota State Legislature in Pierre is now in the books

Low Water Threat for the Missouri River Basin

Instead of a flood threat, low water may be more of an issue along the Missouri River this spring.

Senate Finance Leader Says Trade Not The President’s Top Priority

Senate Finance Committee leader Chuck Grassley says trade appears to be at the bottom of the list for immediate priorities…

SD Governor Kristi Noem Critical of News Coverage of Keystone XL Shutdown

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is critical of news coverage of the impacts of the shutdown of the Keystone XL pipeline.

Minnesota Farm Group Pleased Governor’s Budget Plan Contains Most Of Their Priorities

The Minnesota Governor’s budget proposal contains many of the legislative priorities of the State Farmers Union. Government Relations Director Stu…