Minnesota is a step closer to becoming the next state to legalize and tax recreational marijuana after the Legislature gave final approval to enabling legislation and prepared to send it to Gov. Tim Walz (D), who has said he will sign it.
The Minnesota Senate passed HF 100, which creates a regulatory framework for adult-use cannabis, by a vote of 34-32 early Saturday morning. The bill had passed the House May 18 by a vote of 73-57. In addition to Minnesota, 22 states and the District of Columbia have enacted measures to legalize and regulate cannabis, according to the ...