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Senator Filing Bills Dealing with Drug Ingestion

Senator Filing Bills Dealing with Drug Ingestion

Senator Craig Kennedy Photo: WNAX


Now moving into the third week of the 2020 session, South Dakota lawmakers have until the end of the week for unlimited bill introductions.
Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton says he has some bills dealing with drug offenses…https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/craig-kennedy-127a

Kennedy says he wants legislators to look at alternatives to prison for drug offenders…https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/craig-kennedy-127b

Kennedy says the big question will be how to pay for either more corrections or treatment options….https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/craig-kennedy-127b

Kennedy took part in the District 18 legislative forum on Saturday.

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