Kristi Noem

Kristi Noem Defends Abortion Law When Asked If It Would Force A 10-Year-Old To Give Birth

The Republican governor defended the law in South Dakota that bans all abortions except when the mother's life is at risk.
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Gov. Who Signed Anti-Trans Bill Stumped On Why LGBTQ+ People Are Depressed

“That makes me sad," said South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who recently signed a bill targeting transgender athletes.
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After Cracking Down On Racial Justice Protests, Republicans Cheer Canadian Truckers

It's a big switcheroo for governors who specifically opposed protests that block streets.
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South Dakota Governor Signs Transgender Athlete Ban Into Law

It's the first state to pass such a ban in 2022.
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Planned Parenthood Sues To Stop South Dakota Abortion Rule

The new rule for medical abortions would make the state one of the hardest places in the nation to get abortion pills.
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Proposes Ban On Transgender Athletes

The Republican defended the proposed bill as an effort to ensure “an equal playing field” for women.
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Official Felt Intimidated At Meeting With South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Daughter

The former director of a South Dakota appraiser agency testified Tuesday that she felt “very nervous and quite frankly intimidated” meeting with the governor over her daughter's real estate license.
By Stephen Groves, AP

South Dakota Supreme Court Rules Against Pot Legalization

The court overruled a voter-passed amendment to the state constitution that would have legalized recreational marijuana use.
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Defends Daughter's New Appraiser's License

“I never once asked for special treatment for Kassidy,” the Republican governor said in video posted on YouTube.
By Stephen Groves, AP

'Gaslighting' GOP Governor Ripped For Hypocrisy After Getting Caught In Scandal

Kristi Noem tried not to directly address the issue.
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