Marijuana Was Unpopular in the 2024 Elections. Only 1 State Voted to Relax Restrictions
In addition to four states that put marijuana on the ballot in 2024, Massachusetts sought to legalize certain types of psychedelicsStory continues
The Country’s Biggest CO2 Pipeline Was Just Dealt a Huge Setback
South Dakota voters have rejected a ballot measure that would have eased the permitting process for a highly contentious carbon dioxide...
South Dakotans approve consideration of Medicaid expansion work requirements
A Sioux Falls resident votes in the 2024 general election on Nov. 5, 2024, at St. Lambert's Catholic Church. (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight)...
‘Landowner Bill of Rights’ shut down by voters
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - After being passed by legislators and signed by Governor Kristi Noem, Referred Law 21 has been shut...
Voters with a female governor vote to keep ‘him’ in the state constitution
South Dakota's constitution has dozens of references to men holding the highest offices in the state, as in, "He shall have power" and "the...
Drug legalization takes massive hit in state referenda
Voters in the 2024 election dealt a rebuke to drug legalization efforts in four states, a major political development...
Early results show South Dakota voters rejecting most ballot measures
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - In South Dakota, early results from Tuesday's general election showed nearly all ballot measures not passing. Polls...
South Dakotans reelect Republican Dusty Johnson to Congress
U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, delivers his reelection victory speech while flanked by sons Owen, left, and Max on Nov. 5, 2024,...
Florida’s attempt to protect abortion access fails; medical practice on ballot in 10 states
Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Florida's attempt to protect access to abortion rights narrowly failed, while New York's effort succeeded Tuesday. The controversial medical practice...
Incumbent Kristie Fiegen cruises to re-election in South Dakota PUC race
South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Kristie Fiegen won a third full term on Tuesday on state's three-person regulatory board that oversees energy, telecommunications and...
