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  • Noem stuns supporters by sending back bill that would bar transgender athletes in women's sports

    03/20/2021 2:56:51 PM PDT · by E. Pluribus Unum · 124 replies
    The Washington Times ^ | Saturday, March 20, 2021 | Valerie Richardson
    South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has sent back to the legislature a hotly contested bill on transgender athletes, asking lawmakers for changes and startling those who view the Republican as an ally in their fight to keep biological males out of women’s sports. The Republican Noem issued a “style-and-form” veto of House Bill 1217, suggesting four changes over concerns that “this bill’s vague and overly broad language could have significant unintended consequences.” “I support this legislation and hope that House Bill 1217, with the changes I am proposing, becomes law,” she said in a Friday statement. Her decision to seek...