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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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This year has been a battle : Walz, legislative leaders have agreement on new 2-year budget
Leaders have agreed on the money side of things, but there s still work to do on the policy issues.
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Minnesota s legislative leaders say they ve reached an agreement on a two-year state budget totaling more than $50 billion, but it will require a special session in June to pass the budget bills.
At a news conference Monday, the last day of the legislative session, Gov. Tim Walz, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, R-East Gull Lake, and House Speaker Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, called it a good day. But all acknowledged that, while they ve reached an agreement on numbers, they have more work to do when it comes to policy issues.
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Rev. Dr. Alfred Babington-Johnson speaks at a press conference urging legislative law enforcement reform with Gov. Tim Walz, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and more on May 12, 2021.
(KNSI) – Several state legislators and faith leaders joined Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan on Wednesday to call for legislative action on law enforcement reform.
“Yes, we’re asking to move legislation in the legislature, but I want to be very clear: that alone will not fix all of this, but it will start moving things forward,” Walz said. “It will possess the potential to protect some of our most vulnerable populations, and it will start to put on a path where real systemic change is possible.”