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SD Governor Kristi Noem Talking to Legislators About Industrial Hemp Bill

SD Governor Kristi Noem Talking to Legislators About Industrial Hemp Bill

Governor Kristi Noem Photo: WNAX


The bill legalizing the production of industrial hemp in South Dakota has been introduced, but no hearings have been scheduled yet.
Governor Kristi Noem says they continue to work with the bills sponsors….https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/kristi-noem-127a

Noem says they are working the details….https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/kristi-noem-127b

Noem says they hope to see details of the bill soon….

The bill will first be heard in the Ag & Natural Resources Committee.

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