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Senator Says Optimism Growing For Passage Of His Meat Shipment Bill

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says optimism is growing for passage of his New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry…

Nebraska State Senator Says Consumption Tax Solution To High Property Taxes

The Nebraska State Legislature returns to their regular session next month with property tax relief being their key challenge. A…

South Dakota Senator Introduces RFS Pathway Biofuels Legislation

South Dakota Senator John Thune has introduced bipartisan legislation that would help approve certain Renewable Fuel Standard pathway applications like…

Farm Bureau Supports EPA’s Allowance On Use Of Existing Dicamba Products

The American Farm Bureau Federation has filed an Amicus or friend of the court brief in defending the EPA’s decision…

CPA Praises Senate For Buying American Made Products Resolution

The Coalition for a Prosperous America is praising a new Senate resolution calling on Americans to buy domestically produced goods.…

Farm Bureau President Lauds Legislators For Passing Budget With No Tax Increases

Now that the Iowa 2020 legislative session is history, the Iowa Farm Bureau is congratulating lawmakers for approving a balanced…

ASA Vice President Says USTR Assures China Will Live Up To Trade Obligations

United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told House Ways and Means Committee members Wednesday that every indication is that in…

FSA Officials Remind Producers ARC PLC Deadline Fast Approaching

The enrollment deadline for the Ag Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs at USDA Farm Service Agency offices is…

Minnesota Farm Groups Want State Lawmakers To Make Changes In State Tax Law

The Minnesota state legislature is holding a special session this week and farm groups are hoping that it results in…

IRFA Pleased State Lawmakers Fund Biofuels Infrastructure Program

Iowa State lawmakers prior to adjourning approved another year of funding for the state’s cost share biofuel infrastructure program. Iowa…

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SOUTH DAKOTA BUDGET COMMISSIONER WARNS OF ANOTHER DIFFICULT YEAR AS REVENUE LAGS PROJECTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s top state government budget official warned Thursday that the current budget cycle…

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LAWMAKER PREDICTS BROAD SUPPORT FOR REHAB AND RECIDIVISM REFORMS IN WAKE OF PRISON VOTE

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A South Dakota legislative leader predicted he can “almost assure” that “every legislator” will support reforms addressing…

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GOVERNOR LARRY RHODEN URGES SOUTH DAKOTANS TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORS IN NEED AMID CALLS FOR A SPECIAL SESSION

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Governor Larry Rhoden is urging South Dakotans to support their neighbors and emphasizing the importance…

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ATTORNEYS GENERAL ACCUSE SOME SMALL REFINERIES OF ‘MANIPULATING’ RENEWABLE FUEL EXEMPTIONS

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, and Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sent a letter…

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CHILD ABUSE CHARGES IN WATERTOWN

WATERTOWN, S.D. – Two Watertown residents are facing felony charges after a child abuse investigation that began October 24th. Police…