Nov 24 South Dakota Supreme Court rules against pot legalization By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Gov. Kristi Noem opposed marijuana legalization as a social ill, but her administration argued in court that the amendment would have broken technical rules of the state constitution. Continue reading
Nov 24 South Dakota Supreme Court rules against voter-backed pot legalization By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Gov. Kristi Noem instigated the legal fight to strike down the amendment passed by voters in November. Continue reading
Sep 07 South Dakota governor orders restrictions on abortion meds By Stephen Groves, Associated Press South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has issued an executive order to restrict access to abortion medication and make it clear that medicine-induced abortions fall within state law requiring an in-person consultation with a physician. Continue reading
Mar 29 South Dakota governor kills transgender sports bill, but orders restrictrions By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Shortly after the bill died, the governor, who has emerged as a prominent national figure in the GOP, issued two executive orders that Republican lawmakers said amounted to an effort to salvage her reputation with conservatives. Continue reading
Aug 26 WATCH: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem paints dark picture of U.S. under Dem leaders By Associated Press South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem spoke on the third night of the Republican National Convention on Aug. 26, 2020. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: South Dakota governor gives coronavirus update By Associated Press South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is holding a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: South Dakota governor gives coronavirus update By Erica R. Hendry Noem is expected to speak at 11 a.m. ET. Watch the governor's remarks here. Continue reading