Governor Noem and Legislative Leaders Announce Plan for Implementation of IM 26 PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and leadership in both chambers of the South Dakota state legislature announced a plan to implement Initiated Measure 26 (IM 26). “We are working diligently to get IM 26 implemented safely and correctly,” said Governor Kristi…
Plans for South Dakota to allow medical marijuana by the summer appear to be going up in smoke after Gov. Kristi Noem said it will take “additional time” to begin implementation.
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and leadership in both chambers of the South Dakota state legislature announced a plan to implement Initiated Measure
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State senators have revived a bill to create community-based schools focused on Native American cultural curriculum. The process included a series of unusual procedural moves.
Senate Bill 68 allows for community-based schools centered on the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings. The culturally based content standards are designed to teach all grade levels about Lakota, Dakota and Nakota people. Supporters say a more culturally relevant education will help Native American students. Critics say these schools will divert funds from public schools in their district.
Senators debated the issue for about 40 minutes on Monday. At that point, Senate Majority Leader Gary Cammack used a procedural move to end debate and immediately take a vote.