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Minnesota Attorney General: “For me, I don’t think it’s good enough to have legalization, we need expungement.”

Feb 19, 2020

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Jason Karimi, WeedPress Contributor

in Current Events

Today this story comes from KARE 11 News: “We know that there is a definite racial impact when it comes to the enforcement of marijuana laws,” Ellison said, adding: “We know that in one large city in our state, a young black man was 21 times mores likely to be arrested for marijuana than…
Minnesota Governor Says “Get Ready For Legalization Next Year”

Aug 26, 2019

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Jason Karimi, WeedPress Contributor

in Current Events

KIMT 3 News has the latest from the AP: ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he’s ordered state agencies to be prepared to legalize recreational marijuana next year if the Legislature approves a bill. But Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka says he’ll block the bill in the Republican-controlled chamber. Walz tells…