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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”
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”
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”
New law could offer relief to family of isolated nursing home residents
New law could offer relief to family of isolated nursing home residents. Continue reading “New law could offer relief to family of isolated nursing home residents”
AG asks judge to dismiss lawsuit challenging legal marijuana in SD
South Dakota’s top law enforcement officer says a measure for legal marijuana in the state is legal and a lawsuit challenging it should be tossed out. Continue reading “AG asks judge to dismiss lawsuit challenging legal marijuana in SD”
Recreational marijuana in South Dakota could create challenges for Minnesota
South Dakotans voting to legalize recreational marijuana July 1 creates some challenges for law enforcement in Minnesota, mainly the possibility of impaired drivers coming back from South Dakota.
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Officers ask courts to stop legalizing marijuana
Two law enforcement officers want the courts to overturn legislation passed by 225,260 voters earlier this year legalizing marijuana in South Dakota. Continue reading “Officers ask courts to stop legalizing marijuana”
SD Among States that Limit Child’s Custody Preference
More than a dozen states, including South Dakota, don’t require a judge to factor in a child’s custody preference when making custody decisions, according to a new analysis of these laws. Continue reading “SD Among States that Limit Child’s Custody Preference”