Unity Rd., the first medical marijuana dispensary in South Dakota, is shutting its doors after facing numerous obstacles and a challenging legal environment. The closure comes on the heels of the state’s rejection of recreational cannabis legalization and highlights the ongoing struggles of the cannabis industry in the state.
As the 2024 election draws near, four states – Florida, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska – are poised to reshape their cannabis landscapes with significant ballot measures. From full adult-use legalization to limited decriminalization and medical cannabis proposals, these initiatives are generating intense debate and could lead to a shift in the nationwide cannabis landscape. This article explores the specifics of each state’s measure, examines current polling data, and highlights the potential implications for the future of cannabis in these states.
Voters in three rural South Dakota counties will decide on June 2nd whether to return to counting ballots by hand, following unfounded conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election. The counties, with fewer than 6,000 residents each, could become the first in the U.S. to require manual ballot counts. Supporters of the change believe it will enhance security and transparency, but opponents cite concerns over accuracy, cost, and time constraints.
Supporters of a ‘top two’ primary system in South Dakota have submitted thousands more petition signatures than required to bring a vote on their ballot initiative this fall. The measure would replace the current partisan primary process with one open to all voters.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has sparked controversy with explosive claims in her upcoming book, including an alleged meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. However, experts and North Korea watchers have dismissed her claims as highly improbable. Noem’s book has also drawn criticism for her false claim of meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has admitted to killing her own dog, a 14-month-old wirehaired pointer named Cricket, after a hunting trip. In her upcoming book, No Going Back, Noem describes Cricket as having an “aggressive personality” and being disobedient. She says she tried to discipline the dog but was unsuccessful. One day, Cricket escaped from Noem’s truck and attacked a nearby family’s chickens, killing several of them. Noem says she realized at that moment that she had to “put her down.”
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a potential running mate for Donald Trump, has raised eyebrows with her account of shooting a family dog and a goat in her new book, titled ‘No Going Back.’ According to a report in The Guardian, which obtained a copy of the book, Noem describes killing the 14-month-old wirehair pointer named Cricket after it attacked a local family’s chickens during a hunting trip. Noem also details killing a ‘nasty and mean’ goat that she says attacked her children.
