VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 20 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * AI Teaching Innovation Showcase Celebrates USD Faculty * Held in collaboration with school and college leadership, as well as the Center for Teaching and Learning, the AI Teaching Innovation Showcase highlighted creative, ethical and impactful uses of AI that enhance student learning across disciplines. "This showcase offered an opportunity for faculty to explain how they are using AI with  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen: * * * GOP Can Further Help Middle Class By Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k * President Trump and House and Senate Republicans can further help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains. IRS data shows that 74% of households with a capital gains fili  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, April 20 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Annual honors awarded during Ag Week Banquet * During the CAFES Prexy Council Ag Week Banquet April 15 at South Dakota State University, students, faculty, staff, alums and friends of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences were honored with awards recognizing their hard work and dedication to the agriculture industry. "On behalf of Prexy Council, we are grateful for all   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 20 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson continues work to stop illegal Chinese vapes Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining a 13-state coalition in a letter asking major credit card networks to stop the sale of illicit e-cigarette products. These products account for almost all the U.S. e-cigarette market, with $11 billion generated in annual retail sales. This makes up more than 80% of   more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Beige Book on April 15, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Ninth District increased slightly since the previous report. Employment rose slightly, recent labor demand was positive, and wage growth was moderate. Prices increased modestly overall, with higher input price pressures, particularly those related to oil. Growth was noted in manufacturing, commercial construction, commer  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, April 20 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Cuts Ribbon on Two Major Firefighting Investments * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden helped cut the ribbon on two major new investments in South Dakota Wildland Fire. These investments in new, better facilities in Hot Springs and Rapid City display major support for firefighters and fire safety. "Our firefighters play a key role in keeping our state strong, s  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Horizon Health Care Inc., Howard, South Dakota, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Horizon cautions that shifting rebate responsibilities from drug manufacturers to community health centers (CHCs) threatens financial stability and patient access to affordable medications across the nation. In the letter, Horizon emphasizes that the 340B program has en  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, April 20 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Krogh: A year of accomplishments for College of Nursing * Transitions are always a great time to reflect on all that we have accomplished over the past year, including bringing our entire Rapid City team under one roof with our Black Hills State University partners, renovating new space at the SDSU Metro Center in Sioux Falls, increasing nursing research and scholarly activities, and implement  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, April 20 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * McComish grant supports film screening, discussions on vaccine hesitancy * An interdisciplinary team of South Dakota State University faculty, including Brittney Meyer, professor of pharmacy practice in the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, has received a $3,500 grant from the Karen McComish Interdisciplinary Faculty Research Program to support a series of film screenings and   more

LYONS, Nebraska, April 21 [Category: Sociological] -- The Center for Rural Affairs posted the following news release: * * * Organizations call on Congress to support rural small businesses * LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs and 22 organizations from across the country are asking Congress to support rural small businesses as lawmakers consider funding for 2027. On Monday, the groups, representing 17 states, sent a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of the House and Sen  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, April 20 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Record 17 Montana State students complete year of service on local nonprofit boards A record 17 students successfully completed their service term in Montana State University's Boardroom Bobcats program this spring, marking another year of MSU fostering relationships between service-minded students and local nonprofits. Through the program, students contribute to decision-making and gain insight into how l  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, April 21 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley to Participate in Congressional Roundtable On Lawfare Against America's Farmers and Ranchers South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley participates Tuesday in a Congressional committee roundtable on how America's farmers and ranchers are being hurt by stringent federal regulations. The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Governm  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 21 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following joint news release on April 20, 2026 with U.S. Soybean Export Council and World Initiative for Soy in Human Health: * * * U.S. Soy Welcomes $14 Million in New USDA Trade Development Funding to Drive Global Export Demand The American Soybean Association (ASA), U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), and World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) today announced the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-  more