South Dakota

The South Dakota legislature delayed a vote on a bill on Monday that could have allowed the state to adopt Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a strategic reserve asset.  What happened: The majority of lawmakers at a meeting of the state’s House Commerce and Energy Committee voted to defer the bill...

Former Congresswoman and current South Dakota governor, Kristi Noem, was announced as Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Here's a look at Noem's finances and wealth. Trump's Pick: Since winning the 2024 presidential election, Trump has started announcing who he will be...

South Dakota voters rejected Measure 29 on Tuesday, which sought to legalize cannabis for adults. The initiative aimed to allow individuals aged 21 and older to possess limited amounts of cannabis and cultivate plants at home, but it did not receive the necessary support from voters. The Associated...

Election Day has arrived, and we could all probably use a deep breath. Take a moment if you need it. Now, onto the cannabis front where voters in Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Florida will decide on ballot initiatives to legalize marijuana for recreational or medical use. If approved,...

A heat wave is set to sweep across several regions of the United States as 2024 shapes up to be one of the hottest years on record. The Forecast: Nearly 150 million Americans are under heat warnings or watches on Thursday, per the National Weather Service. According to Axios, temperatures will...

In a renewed effort to legalize recreational marijuana, advocates in South Dakota submitted approximately 29,000 signatures to the Secretary of State, aiming for a spot on the November ballot. With 17,508 valid signatures required for a valid petition, the state has until August 13th to complete...

In a recent interview, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem defended her decision to shoot her dog, a move that has sparked widespread criticism. What Happened: The interview, conducted by host Stuart Varney of Fox Business, also touched on the potential implications of this incident on Noem’s...

A new 2024 election poll of registered Republican voters shows that former President Donald Trump grew his lead over GOP primary rival Nikki Haley ahead of Super Tuesday on March 5. What Happened: According to the latest Morning Consult poll, the percentage of Trump supporters compared to Haley...

The South Dakota House of Representatives passed two bills aimed at informing medical marijuana patients about the federal restrictions on gun ownership. The bills, primarily sponsored by Rep. Kevin Jensen (R), passed with varying degrees of support; the application-specific...

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on Friday publicly endorsed former President Donald Trump‘s 2024 re-election bid during a rally. What Happened: Noem expressed her wholehearted support for Trump at the Monumental Leaders rally in Rapid City, South Dakota, The Hill reported. “He ...

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has vetoed House Bill 1193, which aimed to exclude digital assets, such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), from the definition of "money" in the state's Uniform Commercial Code. The bill had previously passed in the state Senate and...

Cannabis Legalization Legislation In Delaware, A Hearing Is Coming Soon Delaware lawmakers filed complementary cannabis legalization bills that would end prohibition, bringing a basic regulatory framework for the cannabis market in the state, reported Marijuana Moment. Rep. Ed Osienski (D),...

Recreational cannabis legalization campaigns in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota raised some $20 million last year. More than $19 million, or 95% of the total, came from cannabis industry businesses, reported MjBizDaily, citing midterm elections campaign finance records....

Last month, South Dakota failed to pass a Senate bill that would have legalized the recreational use of cannabis.  If the bill had been approved, adults over 21 would have been allowed to buy and possess up to one ounce of cannabis from licensed retailers. While that was the...

Arizona Would Be Most Benefit From President Biden's Pardons According to federal sentencing data, Arizona could be "among the states that benefit most from President Joe Biden's pardons of more than 6,500 people who were convicted in federal court of simple marijuana possession...