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Most Nebraskans to get an Income Tax Break

As part of the property tax reform passed by Nebraska lawmakers earlier this year, there will be changes for those that pay income taxes.

ISA President Pleased With Stimulus Bill Approved By The House

Agriculture groups are hailing the agreement reached by Congress and passed by the House Monday on a new COVID 19…

Center For Rural Affairs Pleased With Senate Introduction Of Small Meat Processors Bill

South Dakota Senator John Thune along with a bi-partisan group of Senators have introduced the Strengthening Local Processing legislation. The…

Questioning Education Funding

South Dakota legislators will focus on education and funding in the 2021 session, just as they always do.

Budget Sets the Tone for the 2021 Session

Governor Kristi Noem released her budget plan earlier this month to legislators and now they will use most of the 2021 session to work through it and make their own changes.

Names Released in Turner County Fatal Crash

A Viborg, S.D., woman has been identified as the person who died Wednesday night in a one-vehicle crash near Viborg.

USCA Wants To Build On 2020 Legislative Wins In 2021

Despite the Coronavirus pandemic, the United States Cattlemen’s Association says 2020 was a successful year for them policy wise. USCA…

Timing the Covid-19 Vaccine

As the Covid-19 vaccines roll out, there will need to be public education on how and when to get the double doses.

End of a State Senate Term

Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton choose not to run for reelection this year, so his time in the legislature will wrap up at the end of the month.

Taking a School Break

The Christmas break is the halfway point of the year for most school districts.

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SOUTH DAKOTA FLU PREVENTION, STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST OFFERS INSIGHT

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

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BILL RESTRICTS FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA

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

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STATE NEEDS TO SPEND $106 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS BY END OF YEAR

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

3 days 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…

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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…