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Iowa Soybean Group Sets Policy Priorities On Biodiesel And Taxes

Iowa Soybean Association members were busy this past week working on both state and national policy for their organization. President…

District 18 Legislative Forum

The three members of the District 18 legislative delegation held the first forum of the 2021 session Saturday in Yankton.

Back to the Legislature

Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton returned to the legislature this year after a two-year break.

2021 SD Legislative Session to Hit Half Way Point

This will be a full five-day week for South Dakota legislators and is also the deadline for bill introductions.

Farm Leader Says Government Aid Programs Need Better Management

Senators John Thune of South Dakota and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin are urging the U.S. Treasury Department and Small Business…

Congressman Says DIRECT Act Could Lead To More Meat Processor Opportunities

The Direct Act introduced last week by South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson if approved will allow state inspected meat to…

Farm Bureau Health Care Bill Clears South Dakota Senate Committee

Legislation to allow the South Dakota Farm Bureau to offer a health care coverage option to its members cleared a…

Nebraska Easing Pandemic Restrictions

The State of Nebraska moved from the blue to green phase of its pandemic response plan over the weekend.

Mid America Economy Showing Strong Signs of Growth

For an eighth straight month, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, moved strongly into growth territory.

SD Legislators Prepare for Week 4 of the 2021 Session

Legislators look to week 4 of the session

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – With the colder weather and more time indoors, families are sharing their love…

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PIERRE, S.D. (Michael Doorn / KELO News) – The House and Energy Committee passed two bills unanimously on Friday, one…

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PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota must spend $106 million in remaining pandemic relief by the…

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

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