Lawmakers and ag specialists join host Stephanie Rissler in a live discussion on SDPB’s South Dakota FOCUS, Thursday, January 23, at 8pm (7 MT) on SDPBTV-1 and SDPB.org to discuss House Bill 1008, which would legalize the growth and production of hemp and derivative products in the state.
Guests and recorded interviewees at this time include:
- Sen. Rocky Blare (R), Ideal, bill sponsor;
- Rep. Shawn Bordeaux, (D) Mission, bill sponsor;
- Rep. Oren Lesmeister (D), Parade, Minority Whip & bill sponsor;
- Gov. Kristi Noem;
- Doug Sombke, President, South Dakota Farmers Union;
- Reid VanderVeen, Director of Marketing, Hemp Processing Solutions, Harrisburg.
South Dakotans are invited to join the conversation via text 956-7372 or email: [email protected]
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South Dakota FOCUS provides in-depth conversations about the issues and events that directly impact South Dakotans. South Dakota FOCUS is hosted by Stephanie Rissler and airs live Thursdays at 8pm (7 MT) on SDPBTV-1 and SDPB.org. Watch recent and archived episodes at https://www.sdpb.org/tv/sdfocus/