Minnesota House to Vote on Legalizing Recreational Marijuana.
The Minnesota Legislature is in the final stages of debating bills that would legalize and regulate recreational marijuana in the state. The House has already passed its version of the bill, while the Senate is set to vote on its own version on Friday. The bill has a focus on social equity, with an emphasis on ensuring that those who have been most harmed by previous marijuana laws benefit most from the new legal cannabis market. However, some Republicans have criticized the bill's licensing requirements and lack of focus on addiction problems and public safety risks. If passed, Minnesota would become the 22nd state to legalize recreational marijuana.