Cannaweek - Cannabis Intelligence

One Election, Two New Markets: South Dakota’s Medical & Adult-Use Cannabis Vote (Melissa Mentele)

Episode Summary

A conversation with Melissa Mentele, Campaign Manager at Yes on 26 - South Dakota's medical cannabis ballot measure and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss South Dakota's dual ballot initiative and the criminal justice issues facing cannabis consumers in the state.

Episode Notes

As we continue our discussion surrounding the election, host Heather Wicklein talks with Melissa Mentele, Campaign Manager at Yes on 26 - South Dakota's medical cannabis ballot measure and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss South Dakota's dual ballot initiative and the criminal justice issues facing cannabis consumers in the state. The episode explores the impact prohibition has on medical patients and how dramatically public attitudes have shifted around cannabis in the past few years.