South Dakota House rejects proposal requiring neighboring cities, counties to permit data centers
The South Dakota state House of Representatives voted 41-21 to reject a bill that would have required data centers to obtain an additional permit.
End of enhanced Obamacare subsidies puts tribal health lifeline at risk
The financial crunch began when congressional lawmakers allowed enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act to expire on Dec. 31.
South Dakota regulators approve wind farm that will be the largest in the state
South Dakota regulators approved a permit Thursday for a $750 million, 333-megawatt wind farm.
New Mexico environment officials issue nearly $16 million fines to Los Alamos National Lab over legacy waste
New Mexico environment officials this week unveiled close to $16 million in fines, along with other enforcement actions intended.
Senate committee OKs sales tax deductions for affordable housing construction
The New Mexico Senate Finance Committee Friday advanced a tax package that allows construction companies to deduct gross receipts tax.
Passage of federal science funds a lifeline for Colorado’s aerospace industry
The new law, approved by President Donald Trump on Jan. 23, funds NASA for fiscal year 2026.
Lawmakers call for investigation of Oklahoma student walkouts
A group of Republican lawmakers have urged the state’s top education official to investigate student walkouts.
Oklahoma high court rebukes lawmakers’ request to keep data private
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has denied a request from 34 lawmakers to prevent a state agency from sharing some driver’s license information with a Virginia-based nonprofit.
In an 8-1 decision, the state’s high court declined to prohibit Service Oklahoma from sharing some licensing information with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators.
The nonprofit operates a system that helps states determine if an applicant holds a driver’s license in another state.
Service Oklahoma issues driver’s licenses and registers vehicles.
North Dakota reports second case of measles in 2026, with officials warning of community spread
North Dakota health officials warned Thursday about possible community spread of measles after a case was identified in Pembina County.
Farmers face greater risk with planting insurance option removed
Farmers will be without a key federal crop insurance option this year as they prepare for spring planting.