Pros and cons of recreational marijuana – Initiated Measure 29

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SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — For the third straight election supporters are trying to get recreational use of marijuana approved in South Dakota.  Brad Jurgenson of “Yes on 29” says keeping it illegal is a waste of time and money.

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Doctor Bonnie Amdahl of “Protect South Dakota Kids” says problems created by legalized marijuana far outweigh any benefits.

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Voters approved a similar measure in 2020, but that law was ruled unconstitutional.  The idea was rejected at the polls in 2022.