Wednesday - September 9, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving South Dakota

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Americans for Tax Reform President Norquist Appears on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to Discuss Ending Inflation Tax on Capital Gains
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following news: * * * Norquist and Kudlow: Help the Middle Class by Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains ATR President Grover Norquist appeared on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to discuss ending the inflation tax on capital gains. Transcript: Norquist: "The government creates inflation, the government shouldn't profit by the inflation they create by raising taxes on people who own crypto, or the more than fifty percent of peopl  more
BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment July 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics -Aug. 21, 2026 (20 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were lower in July in 10 states and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twelve states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 10 states and the District had decreases, and 28 states had little change. The national unemployment r  more
Dao brings passion for people, pharmacy to residency
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Aug. 20 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Dao brings passion for people, pharmacy to residency * When Lucas Dao arrived in South Dakota for his pharmacy residency, he brought more than a desire to grow his skills with him. He also brought a lifelong love of connecting with people, a passion for community pharmacy, a gaming setup and a newly adopted cat. Dao joined the SDSU Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program in June, shortly af  more
EEOC Sues Kenosha Nissan for Retaliation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Kenosha Nissan for Retaliation * Federal lawsuit says Wisconsin car dealership retaliated against employees who reported racial harassment KENOSHA, Wis. -Car dealership Kenosha Nissan violated federal law when it retaliated against multiple employees for reporting racial harassment and fired one of them, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a la  more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice Seeking Nominations for Eight Board Member Positions on Universal Service Administrative Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 97-21): * * * Pursuant to section 54.703(c) of the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission's) rules, the Wireline Competition Bureau seeks nominations for the Board member positions on the Board of Directors of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) listed below./1 Each position has a three-year term expiring on December 31, 2  more
IEDA Board Approves Assistance for Two Manufacturers, Two Quality-of-life Projects and Three Strategic Infrastructure Projects
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 22 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news on Aug. 21, 2026: * * * IEDA Board approves assistance for two manufacturers, two quality-of-life projects and three strategic infrastructure projects Today, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved tax credits for two manufacturing companies, which will assist in the creation of 98 jobs and result in $57.2 million in new capital investment for the state. These projects are loca  more
Sanford to open first dedicated walk-in clinic in Mandan
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford to open first dedicated walk-in clinic in Mandan * MANDAN, N.D. - Sanford Health is expanding access to convenient, same-day care in the Mandan community with the addition of the Sanford North Mandan Walk-In Clinic, scheduled to open Sept. 1, 2026, at 910 18th St. NW. The new walk-in clinic will be the first dedicated Sanford walk-in location in Mandan, providing pat  more
USDA Designates Four Iowa Counties as Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates Four Iowa Counties as Natural Disaster Areas * #Contiguous Counties Nobles and Rock in Minnesota Eligible Minnesota This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Em  more
World-class performances return to Brookings through Woodbine Productions
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Aug. 20 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * World-class performances return to Brookings through Woodbine Productions * For nearly two decades, South Dakota State University's Woodbine Productions series has quietly brought remarkable artists to Brookings -performances more often found in major metropolitan centers than on the prairie. The 2026-27 season may be one of its most extraordinary yet. The season opens Oct. 11 with the return  more