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Dakota Rural Action

1 day ago

🗞Some good news! The Senate Agriculture Committee's draft of the Farm Bill includes an amendment including Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling! We want to commend Senator Thune for standing with American producers to move this forward. There is still a lot of work to be done on the Farm Bill to get one that can meet the needs of family farmers and ranchers instead of catering to big agribusiness. Producers are facing many issues, unfair prices, credit access, and corporate consolidation. But MCOOL is a step in the right direction as it's something that livestock producers have long asked for. #FarmBill #cool #ranching ... See MoreSee Less

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Dakota Rural Action

3 days ago

📅Mark your calendar! Join us this November in Pierre for DRA’s 39th Annual Meeting! This will be an opportunity to meet our new Executive Director, connect with members from across the state, and celebrate our wins from 2026. Friday’s dinner will feature speaker Austin Frerick, a 7th generation Iowan, acclaimed author, and leading voice on the corporate takeover of our food system. ℹStay tuned for updates & registration information coming soon! ... See MoreSee Less

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Dakota Rural Action

3 days ago

⚠ Sioux Falls folks, if you're wondering about data centers & want more info, check out this event next week. Come & be part of the conversation. ... See MoreSee Less

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Dakota Rural Action

5 days ago

🚨Take Action to keep electricity rates affordable!Black Hills Energy wants to raise electricity ⚡ rates for their South Dakota customers by 25% - tell the state Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to reject this request!💲In BHE’s filings to the PUC, the company said that this increase will add about $25 per month to residential bills (about $300 per year). On top of rising grocery prices, gas prices, and healthcare costs, many South Dakotans are already struggling. 📌BHE has to get approval from the SD PUC to increase their rates, and YOU can weigh in on this process. ⏰Submit your comment today! It doesn’t take long, and your comment becomes part of the public record. The PUC needs to hear from as many of BHE’s 75,000 South Dakota customers as possible. 🗒Comments must include: Black Hills Energy’s name, the docket number EL26-003, your full name, mailing address, e-mail address, and phone number. These comments should be emailed to puc@state.sd.us or mailed or hand-delivered to PUC, 500 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501. ... See MoreSee Less

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Dakota Rural Action

1 week ago

❓Did you know that nearly half (49%) of South Dakota's nursing home residents are enrolled in Medicaid? This provides essential coverage for elderly or disabled people who can't remain in their homes. 📌This fall, the ballot measure Amendment I could undermine this coverage for elderly and disabled South Dakotans. 📌South Dakotans approved Medicaid Expansion in 2022. Amendment I would automatically end Expansion if the federal match falls below 90%, leaving far fewer options for people faced with these tough decisions. #Medicaid #eldercare #RuralHealthcare ... See MoreSee Less

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