Gov. Kristi Noem isn’t going to stand in the way of the legalization of medical marijuana in South Dakota. But the state needs more time get ready for it. That’s the case her office is making as it asks lawmakers to sign off on delayed implementation of Initiated Measure 26, the ballot question legalizing medicinal use […]
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South Dakota judge hears arguments on marijuana amendment
A South Dakota judge in Pierre heard nearly three hours of arguments from attorneys on Wednesday in a lawsuit that will ultimately decide the fate of an amendment to the state constitution legalizing recreational marijuana, medical marijuana and hemp. Voters approved the amendment in November with 54% of the vote. But two law enforcement officers, […]
Marijuana Next Target Of GOP Bids To Overturn Elections
With much of the nation transfixed by the drama in our nation’s capital over efforts to overturn the results of the presidential election, Republican leaders at the state level also have a target in the bid to block the will of the people: marijuana legalization initiatives. Voters in five states approved ballot measures to legalize cannabis in November, all […]
South Dakota governor to challenge amendment legalizing recreational marijuana
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) on Friday issued an executive order allowing a legal challenge to the constitutionality of a November voter-approved amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. In the order, Noem argues that the “initiative process used to place” the amendment seeking to legalize marijuana and require the legislature to pass laws ensuring access […]
How conservative South Dakota could be at the forefront of legalizing marijuana
While ruby red South Dakota may not be a swing state in the presidential election — it may be at the forefront of the green revolution as one of five states where recreational and medical marijuana legalization are up for a vote this election year. And it is the only state where both forms of legalization will be on […]
SD Advocates Make Case for Marijuana Ballot Questions
Those who support a pair of marijuana ballot measures in South Dakota are asking residents to get behind the initiatives when they cast their ballots this fall. Marijuana-related issues will be prominently featured on the November ballot, with one asking to legalize the drug for those 21 and older. Another proposes a statewide medical cannabis […]
South Dakota marijuana advocates launch campaign for November election
Marijuana legalization advocates kicked off their campaign on Wednesday to convince South Dakota voters to vote to legalize both medical and recreational marijuana in the November general election. South Dakota, where marijuana is currently illegal, would be the first state to approve both medical and recreational marijuana at the same time, if voters pass a […]
