Wednesday, the Minnesota House of Representatives held its first public hearing on the bill to legalize marijuana for adults in the state and expunge some cannabis convictions.
Despite slow progress at Capitol, legal marijuana supporters see momentum in Minnesota
Despite slow progress at Capitol, legal marijuana supporters see momentum in Minnesota Even some legislators who aren t on board admit to seeing the writing on the wall. May 22, 2021 5:46pm Text size Copy shortlink:
The push to legalize marijuana fell short at the Minnesota Capitol this year, but supporters say political momentum is on their side as more states go that way. This day is coming, said state Rep. Jessica Hanson, DFL-Burnsville. First elected last year, Hanson previously led the Minnesota Campaign for Full Legalization, a nonprofit advocacy group. The vast majority of cannabis users are simply hardworking Minnesotans who deserve our respect.
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Minnesota Gov.-elect Tim Walz talks during a news conference at his transition office at the state Capitol in St. Paul on Thursday, Nov. 8. Scott Takushi / St. Paul Pioneer PressScott Takushi / St. Paul Pioneer Press
ST. PAUL Going green could take on a new meaning in Minnesota if incoming Gov. Tim Walz has something to say about it.
As more states legalize marijuana, Walz says it’s time for Minnesota to follow suit. He’s argued that legalizing pot could bring in a new source of tax revenue if regulated properly, and it could reduce the number of people locked up for drug offenses.