Marijuana | Cannabis

A legislative effort to repeal South Dakota’s voter-approved medical marijuana program falls short in committee.

Aberdeen Republican Rep. Al Novstrup is the primary sponsor. He said the bill will clamp down on access to medicinal products, describing the change as quote “minor but major.”

The legislative executive board is reviewing reports from various oversight committees including the one that monitors medical marijuana.

Opponents of recreational marijuana are applauding the defeat of Initiated Measure 29.

Three key figures of Rapid City politics came out to voice their opposition to IM29. That measure, in front of voters this election, could legalize marijuana for recreational use in South Dakota.

Jonathan Ellis and Tom Dempster unpack the history of marijuana in the state. Plus, the view from the press balcony and floor of U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson's funeral.

South Dakota voters will be asked again to decide on whether to legalize recreational marijuana and change state possession laws.

The state Department of Health is appealing a case against medicinal marijuana company to the state Supreme Court.

The 2024 election will be the third time recreational marijuana restrictions are in front of South Dakota voters. This time, on Initiated Measure 29

The Legislative Rules Review Committee is approving an increased fee on medical marijuana registration certificates.