South Dakota’s move over law gets more teeth come Wednesday, July 1. Continue reading “SD ‘move over’ fine more than doubles”
New phone driving laws go into effect in ID, IN and SD
New phone driving laws go into effect Wednesday in ID, IN and SD. These states will prohibit the use of hand-held cellphones while driving, beginning Wednesday. Continue reading “New phone driving laws go into effect in ID, IN and SD”
New IA laws include police constraints, absentee ballots and gun restrictions
New IA Laws – Starting Wednesday, Iowans will be free to carry guns in courthouses — but not in courtrooms, and they also could face harsher punishments for animal cruelty.
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New Laws in SD
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed dozens of bills for the 2020 Session. We’ve compiled some new laws that will go into effect July 1 of this year. Continue reading “New Laws in SD”
IA officials and substance prevention specialist work to remedy marijuana arrest disparities
Protesters in Iowa demanding changes to marijuana laws, from Cedar Rapids and Iowa City to Des Moines, have an ally in Sen. Joe Bolkcom of Johnson County. Continue reading “IA officials and substance prevention specialist work to remedy marijuana arrest disparities”
New driver driving laws for SD take effect July 1st
Teenage drivers in South Dakota will have to follow some new driving restrictions starting in July. Continue reading “New driver driving laws for SD take effect July 1st”
IA Passes Police Reform Plan
The Iowa legislature has unanimously passed a police reform bill — responding to the police misconduct the nation saw when a bystander in Minneapolis videotaped the death of George Floyd. Continue reading “IA Passes Police Reform Plan”
SD voters to decide future of medical and recreational marijuana
To legalize, or not to legalize? That is the question South Dakotans will answer when it comes to marijuana in the state. In November, voters will decide on Constitutional Amendment A and Initiated Measure 26. Continue reading “SD voters to decide future of medical and recreational marijuana”
Democrats Unveil Police Reform Legislation Amid Protests Nationwide
In the wake of national protests following the death of George Floyd, House and Senate Democrats unveiled legislation on Monday that would bring about wide-ranging reforms to police departments across the country. Continue reading “Democrats Unveil Police Reform Legislation Amid Protests Nationwide”
Reynolds signs a law that will expand racial disparities in IA
Two days before the Legislature returned to Iowa’s Capitol, while nightly vigils were being waged against the senseless Minneapolis police killing of an unarmed black man, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new law that will expand racial disparities in Iowa. Continue reading “Reynolds signs a law that will expand racial disparities in IA”