California state agencies disclosed using six high-risk automated decision systems this year, up from zero reported a year ago under a new transparency law.

The federal Bureau of Land Management approved infrastructure construction for a controversial uranium mining project near Edgemont in southwest South Dakota, though the company still needs additional permits to begin actual mining.

Home sales climbed to their highest level since December, but purchase loans hit a 12-year low as elevated prices and mortgage rates squeeze buyer affordability across the country.

A new study commissioned by farm groups shows expanded biofuels production could boost corn yields nearly 50 percent and revitalize rural economies, Midwest senators said Tuesday.

Western Democrats demand answers from Interior Department after Trump administration redirected roughly $90 million in national park fees to fund Washington, D.C. renovation projects.

South Dakota's Wharf Mine produced slightly less gold last year but generated over $334 million in revenue as gold prices climbed sharply.

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