New Bridge Big Boost for Niobrara

The new Highway 12 bridge over the Niobrara River was dedicated this week, ahead of schedule.

Controlling a Surge in COVID-19 Infections

While Covid-19 infections in South Dakota are surging, hospitals are not yet seeing a large increase in patients.

Nebraska Schools Still Waiting on State Aid Changes

Nebraska legislators reached a compromise on property tax relief and business incentives before adjourning their summer session. The bill didn’t make any changes to the school aid formula.

Corn Executive Says No Repercussions Yet From Trade Investigation On Mexico

The Trump administration plans to proceed with steps to protect U.S. growers of seasonal produce from imports from Mexico. They’ll…

Term Limits Force Chamber Jumps

Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton has served longer in the legislature than any other female, first elected in 2000.

Rough Recovery from Covid-19

Covid-19 infections can cause a wide range of symptoms and will make some people very sick.

Farmers Urged To Plant And Protect Public Varieties

Farmers planting small grains or cover crops this fall need to make sure they are planting legal seed varieties. There…

ASA Lauds EPA’s New Proposed Biotech Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to exempt from its regulation some biotech crops that are genetically engineered to be…

New Study Shows Iowa Pork Industry Benefits State’s Economy

A new study released by the Iowa Pork Producers Association says the state’s pork industry contributes significantly to Iowa’s economy.…

Looking Ahead to the 2021 Nebraska Legislative Session

Nebraska lawmakers wrapped up their extended 2020 session in late July. They were interrupted in mid-March due to the pandemic and came back to Lincoln this summer to finish.