Avera Health Hospitals Hitting Capacity

As Covid-19 cases surge, regional hospitals are running out of room.

Setting Priorities and Spending

When Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton moves across the hall to the Senate in January, she will also become Chair of the Appropriations Committee

South Dakota Congressman Says Farm Payments Still Issue For Agriculture

The COVID 19 pandemic along with weather and trade challenges in 2020 led to billions in payments to farmers and…

SD House Republicans Elect Leadership

Representative Kent Peterson of Salem has been elected Majority Leader of the republican caucus for the 2021 South Dakota legislative session.

Industrial Hemp Progressing Well In South Dakota And Nationally

The National Industrial Hemp Council has received $200,000 in funds from USDA’S Market Access Program. Those funds will support export…

Farm Group Ready To Defend Against Heavier Regulations From New Administration

There may be a push from the new Biden Administration to change or repeal the Navigable Rules law that replaced…

NCBA Sees Bilateral Trade Advantage With Asian Countries Despite RCEP

Fifteen countries have entered into the world’s largest free trade agreement know as RCEP, or the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.…

Taking Part in a Successful Vaccine Trial

Hopes for an end to the Covid-19 pandemic were raised again yesterday with news that the vaccine being developed by Moderna was ninety four percent effective.

CFRA Pleased Governor Reinstates SNAP Benefits

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has re-instated added SNAP benefits that were funded by Congress by the Families First Coronavirus legislation.…

No Issues with the General Election

Statewide election results were certified by the South Dakota Board of Canvassers on November tenth.