Regional news:

Business owners, entrepreneurs and advocates have formed the Cannabis Industry Association of South Dakota as the state prepares for legal marijuana.

Executive Director Ned Horsted said the association came together just before the start of the 2021 legislative session in January.

After voters approved Amendment A that legalizes recreational marijuana and Initiated Measure 26 that legalizes medicinal marijuana, Horsted said many people and businesses expressed interest in the cannabis industry.

“The purpose is to build a strong, vibrant industry in the state. We hope to continue to work with [the state government] and share industry best practices, what’s been learned in other states, and how to do it to benefit the people of South Dakota,” Horsted told the Journal.

Part of group’s initial work included lobbying in Pierre to prevent “damaging changes” to Initiated Measure 26. Beyond that, their mission is to create a well-regulated cannabis industry that is good for businesses.

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Group forms Cannabis Industry Association to help develop state’s marijuana industry (Rapid City, SD Journal)

So around me:
South (Colorado): Legal
West (Wyoming): Working on it
North (South Dakota): Setting up shops now
East: Pete Ricketts invokes “Reefer Madness” to continue opposition.