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South Dakota faces very real shortages when it comes to legal services for those who cannot pay. There are only a few dedicated public defenders’ offices statewide and an ever-growing number of cases. So, judges and lawmakers say something needs to change.

“We think it’ll slow the bleeding at least,” said Craig Matson, a lobbyist with the South Dakota Pharmacists Association.

A bill that would mandate communication between law enforcement and schools is now working its way through the 2023 legislative session

While current law allows cardholders to grow three or more plants on their own, a deal struck by lawmakers at the legislative session's 11th hour would drastically limit the "home grow" cap to four plants, with only two mature. The compromise still needs to be approved by both chambers.

While current law allows cardholders to grow three or more plants on their own, a deal struck by lawmakers at the legislative session's 11th hour would drastically limit the "home grow" cap to four plants, with only two mature. The compromise still needs to be approved by both chambers.

While current law allows cardholders to grow three or more plants on their own, a deal struck by lawmakers at the legislative session's 11th hour would drastically limit the "home grow" cap to four plants, with only two mature. The compromise still needs to be approved by both chambers.

While current law allows cardholders to grow three or more plants on their own, a deal struck by lawmakers at the legislative session's 11th hour would drastically limit the "home grow" cap to four plants, with only two mature. The compromise still needs to be approved by both chambers.

While current law allows cardholders to grow three or more plants on their own, a deal struck by lawmakers at the legislative session's 11th hour would drastically limit the "home grow" cap to four plants, with only two mature. The compromise still needs to be approved by both chambers.

While current law allows cardholders to grow three or more plants on their own, a deal struck by lawmakers at the legislative session's 11th hour would drastically limit the "home grow" cap to four plants, with only two mature. The compromise still needs to be approved by both chambers.

Less than a week after the South Dakota Senate passed on a single-vote margin a measure to legalize recreational pot, the House State Affairs committee dispatched the bill to the 41st day.