Minnesota's Cannabis Director Resigns Amid Vetting Failure and Legal Challenges

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz takes responsibility for the flawed vetting process that led to the resignation of Erin DuPree, his first pick for the director of the state's new Office of Cannabis Management. DuPree's businesses were found to have problems, and Walz acknowledged that the system failed in this instance. He did not provide a direct explanation for the vetting failure but expressed a commitment to rectifying the process. The Office of Cannabis Management will be responsible for regulating and enforcing cannabis and hemp product potency, and finding a suitable replacement for DuPree is now a priority.