Read the Governor and Attorney General's legal briefs regarding state contracts
Part of three briefs filed with Supreme Court regarding legislative conflicts
Gov. Kristi Noem, Attorney General Marty Jackley, and the South Dakota Legislature were required to submit briefs to the South Dakota Supreme Court as part of the high court’s quest to issue an opinion on the ability of state lawmakers to have contracts.
Below are Gov. Noem and Jackley’s briefs (click to open):
Governor Kristi Noem’s brief:
Attorney General Marty Jackley’s brief:
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