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Pot advocates make first arguments in Supreme Court appeal

Advocates for recreational marijuana in South Dakota argued the future of the ballot initiative process is at stake as the state Supreme Court weighs a voter-passed constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana, according to documents filed last week.

Governor helps make lasting memory for Jaelyn Birkeland

Last summer Karen Birkeland and her family were camping by Pierre. As the weather was very cool, they decided to see if they could tour the State Capitol. To ten-year-old granddaughter Jaelyn, the Capitol was like a castle. She asked many times where the governor was and if she could meet her.

SD lawmakers begin redistricting amid uncertainty

As South Dakota lawmakers took their initial steps Tuesday March 9, to redraw legislative districts, they were warned they will likely be working on a tight timeline and with census data that is less accurate than in previous years.

Wrapping up a great legislative session

This week, the 2021 legislative session came to a close. In South Dakota, we keep things short; the session lasts a maximum of 40 legislative days. Every bill gets a hearing, its opportunity to be weighed and vetted by the 105 legislators that you elect to serve you in Pierre.

Sons of American Legion to hold meeting

The newly organized Sons of the American Legion will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, March 17, at 7:00 p.m. at the Legion Post in Gregory.

Lawmakers cap session with $5.1 billion budget approval

South Dakota lawmakers put a cap on the state budget Thursday, March 11, by boosting pay for teachers, state employees and community support providers, as well as sending millions of dollars to infrastructure projects and a college scholarship fund.

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Pot advocates make first arguments in Supreme Court appeal

Governor helps make lasting memory for Jaelyn Birkeland

SD lawmakers begin redistricting amid uncertainty

Wrapping up a great legislative session

Sons of American Legion to hold meeting

Lawmakers cap session with $5.1 billion budget approval

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