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South Dakota Farm Bureau Sets State Legislative Priorities

The South Dakota Legislature opens their 2021 session today and the State Farm Bureau is outlining the measures they’ll be…

Critical Investment in Broadband

Governor Kristi Noem will ask state lawmakers to set aside one hundred million dollars over the next few years to expand and upgrade broadband internet service across the state.

Biofuels Coalition Files Appeals Court Brief

The 7 member Biofuels Coalition including the National Biodiesel Board has filed its reply brief in the U.S. Court of…

Explaining the Election

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson held a telephone town hall last week, with a lot of questions about the November election and the perception that President Trump was cheated.

Starting a Safe Iowa Legislative Session

The 2021 Iowa legislative session starts Monday in Des Moines.

Focusing on 2021 Legislative Issues

The 2021 session of the South Dakota legislature begins at noon Tuesday in Pierre.

Defending the Rural Districts

Nebraska Senators will continue to introduce bills and hold floor sessions this week.

South Dakotan Named Acting Nebraska State Conservationist

The Assistant State Conservationist at the South Dakota NRCS office has been named acting State Conservationist for the Nebraska NRCS.…

Major Legislative Goals For Governor Includes Budget And Broadband

The 2021 session of the South Dakota legislature gets underway on Tuesday. Governor Kristi Noem says there was progress made…

Pandemic Relief, Mental Health And Budget Top Iowa Legislative Issues

The 2021 Iowa State Legislative session began today and Iowa Soybean Association President Jeff Jorgenson says they’ll have to deal…

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