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A drone shot shows the initial boring in a state-owned parking lot in downtown Nashville for an underground tunnel for Tesla vehicles. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)

How TN Republican lawmakers insulated Musk’s Boring Company tunnel in Nashville from local officials

When Boring Company officials took the stage in July to announce their new Music City Loop underground tunnel, federal, state and prominent Nashville business leaders attending hailed the project as ...

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Economy Nebraska farmers to get federal help for crop losses By MARK MORAN Nebraska News Connection – 12/15/25

Nebraska farmers can expect a portion of a $12 billion aid package announced by the Trump administration. Ag producers have been hit with higher costs as a result of U.S. trade policies. The money ...

Economy North Dakota coalition readies ballot campaign for universal school meals By MIKE MOEN Prairie News Service – 12/01/25

A North Dakota coalition hopes to soon gather signatures for a citizen-led ballot initiative, where free school meals for all K-12 students would be up for consideration. Organizers say universal ...

Economy Tariffs trickle down to Iowa consumers By MARK MORAN Iowa News Connection – 12/01/25

Trump administration tariffs designed to level the economic playing field are hitting average Iowans. Some are unable to afford basic necessities because prices have spiked. The tariffs have ...

Economy How one nonprofit kept over 236,000 families afloat when SNAP benefits disappeared By Richard Eberwein – 11/26/25

When benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) were unavailable due to the recent government shutdown, a nonprofit called GiveDirectly stepped in to deliver cash payments to the families most in need.

Economy Report: Montana seeing some of the biggest increased costs under Trump tariffs By Richard Eberwein – 11/24/25

A new report shows that inflation under President Donald Trump’s second term has resulted in families paying significantly more for goods despite Republican claims that costs are decreasing.

Economy Government jobs restart slowly in Iowa By MARK MORAN Iowa News Connection – 11/17/25

After a record-long, 43-day shutdown, the federal government is slowly coming back online. But workers in Iowa will slowly return to their jobs. Iowa AFL-CIO President Charlie Wishman said many ...

Economy Missouri ranchers disappointed by feds’ plan to lower beef prices By EDWIN J. VIERA Public News Service – 11/12/25

Many Missouri farmers and ranchers are frustrated by plans to lower beef prices. President Donald Trump proposed buying 80,000 metric tons of beef from Argentina as a short-term way to lower ...

Economy SNAP disruptions could have lasting effects for North Dakota, U.S. By MIKE MOEN Prairie News Service – 11/11/25

Signs emerged this week of the government shutdown nearing an end, but hunger relief voices said even if food assistance is back to normal soon, SNAP’s November pause could be felt for a while ...

Economy Report warns Missouri child poverty could soar without key programs By CHRYSTAL BLAIR Missouri News Service – 11/03/25

Missouri’s child poverty rate could climb sharply as pandemic-era supports and food assistance programs expire, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Almost 15% of ...

Economy Scott Perry backs $40 billion loan to Argentina, despite backlash from local farmers By Richard Eberwein – 10/24/25

During a telephone town hall Wednesday night, U.S. Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) iterated his full support for President Donald Trump’s controversial $40 billion bailout to Argentina while being critical of a separate beef deal.

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