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South Dakota bills to watch in 2021
South Dakota’s lawmakers will experience a workload unlike any year before now that the 96th Legislative Session is underway. Continue reading “South Dakota bills to watch in 2021”
IA pushes for tougher punishments for people who attack law enforcement
Gov. Kim Reynolds pledged Tuesday to further the cause of social justice while protecting Iowa’s law enforcement officers. Continue reading “IA pushes for tougher punishments for people who attack law enforcement”
Noem 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. Continue reading “Noem to challenge amendment legalizing recreational marijuana”
SD license materials now available in Spanish
South Dakota created driving applications, preparation materials and exams in another language to make getting any noncommercial driver’s license or permit more accessible to Spanish speakers. Continue reading “SD license materials now available in Spanish”
Cybercrime Law: Justices express qualms about sweeping computer
The Supreme Court on Monday indicated serious reservations about the ambiguity and scope of the nation’s only major cybercrime law, hinting it may narrow the law’s applicability to avoid criminalizing such acts as checking social media at work. Continue reading “Cybercrime Law: Justices express qualms about sweeping computer”
Driver license extension for SD ends December 30
December 30 is the deadline for people to renew their expired South Dakota driver license and ID cards. Continue reading “Driver license extension for SD ends December 30”
Federal Agenda for Criminal Justice Reform
Criminal Justice Reform – The United States’ criminal justice system is broken. We have less than 5 percent of the world’s population but nearly 25 percent of its prisoners. Mass incarceration has crushing consequences: racial, social, and economic. It reinforces systemic patterns of racial inequity across our society, with vastly unequal treatment at every step. And it is not necessary to keep our communities safe. Continue reading “Federal Agenda for Criminal Justice Reform”
IA law enforcement increasing holiday patrols
Iowa law enforcement will be increasing their patrols to look for drunk drivers this holiday season. Continue reading “IA law enforcement increasing holiday patrols”
House Approves Federal Marijuana Decriminalization in Historic Vote
The House on Friday passed a comprehensive reform bill ending federal prohibitions on marijuana in a historic vote that marks the next significant step forward in the growing movement to legalize cannabis in the U.S.
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