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legalpolitical2 years ago

"Minnesota Supreme Court Faces Double Retirement Blow as Second Justice Announces Departure"

Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Margaret Chutich announces her retirement this summer, making her the second justice to do so this month. Her departure, along with that of Justice G. Barry Anderson, marks a significant shift in the court's composition, with four new justices set to be seated in less than a year. Governor Tim Walz expects to fill both vacancies by spring, potentially appointing a majority of the seven-member court. Chutich, the first openly gay state supreme court justice in Minnesota, emphasizes the importance of representation in her decision to retire.

via MPR News|
#governor-tim-walz#judicial-appointments#justice-margaret-chutich
politics2 years ago

Minnesota Governor Urges Republicans to Halt Misinformation on Marijuana Legalization

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has called on Republican lawmakers to stop spreading "misinformation" about the state's newly enacted marijuana legalization law. While acknowledging that the policy may be subject to future tweaks, Walz stated that he will not be convening an urgent special session as requested by GOP members. He clarified that the law does not legalize marijuana for minors and emphasized that the cannabis program, like alcohol laws, will likely be modified over time. Walz also addressed concerns about public cannabis consumption rules, stating that individual and local jurisdictions have the authority to ban public smoking.

via Marijuana Moment|
#governor-tim-walz#marijuana-legalization#minnesota
politics2 years ago

Minnesota Republicans Frustrated by Governor's Disregard for Marijuana Legalization Concerns

Minnesota Republican lawmakers are expressing their disappointment with Governor Tim Walz and Democratic leadership for not addressing their concerns regarding the state's newly implemented marijuana legalization law. They argue that the law contains loopholes and defects, particularly related to policies affecting youth, such as minimal penalties for underage possession. The lawmakers also highlight disparities between the penalties for marijuana and alcohol possession and sales to minors. They believe that the law may be exploited by criminal organizations and criticize the lack of liability laws for adults allowing youth to use marijuana. The Republicans are urging the reinstatement of serious penalties to demonstrate that the state takes underage consumption seriously and does not tolerate the exploitation of young people for illegal drug trafficking.

via Marijuana Moment|
#governor-tim-walz#marijuana-legalization#minnesota
politics2 years ago

Minnesota GOP Expresses Concerns Over Cannabis Law in Letter to Gov. Tim Walz

Minnesota House Republicans have expressed concerns about gaps and loopholes in the recently passed law legalizing recreational cannabis. They argue that the law incentivizes minors to consume marijuana, reduces penalties for illegal sales to minors, enables exploitation of minors by organized criminals, and makes it easier to get away with driving while high. The Republicans are urging Governor Tim Walz to address these issues and provide serious penalties for illegal possession, consumption, or sale by minors.

via CBS News|
#cannabis-law#gop#governor-tim-walz
entertainment2 years ago

Minnesota Celebrates 'Taylor Swift Days' with Massive Concert Weekend in 'Swiftieapolis'

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed Friday and Saturday as "Taylor Swift Days" throughout the state of Minnesota, citing the pop star's positive influence and setting an example with her truthfulness, grace, and strength of character. The proclamation comes ahead of Swift's back-to-back sold-out shows at U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis, which is temporarily renamed as "Swiftieapolis" in honor of the singer.

via Star Tribune|
#entertainment#governor-tim-walz#minnesota
marijuana-legalization2 years ago

"Governor suggests tribes as potential solution for marijuana sales gap"

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has suggested that Indian tribes in the state could start selling marijuana for the adult-use market before private businesses are approved by regulators. While it is expected to take more than a year for the state's Office of Cannabis Management to start licensing conventional cannabis shops under the legalization law he signed last week, Walz said that Indian tribes in the state could begin operating sooner. The now-enacted legislation allows the governor or a designee to negotiate compacts with tribes that wish to work with the state on coordinating marijuana regulations.

via Marijuana Moment|
#cannabis-regulation#governor-tim-walz#indian-tribes
politics2 years ago

Minnesota Senate Passes Bill to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Minnesota is set to become the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana after the state Senate approved legislation allowing adults over 21 to carry up to 2 ounces of marijuana in public and possess up to 2 pounds at home. The bill also includes automatic expungement of low-level cannabis convictions and a board to consider expunging and resentencing felony cannabis convictions. Governor Tim Walz is expected to sign the legislation, but it may take months or even years to complete the process of expunging tens of thousands of cannabis convictions. There may also not be licensed dispensaries for up to 18 months as a new state agency sets up the legal market.

via The Hill|
#cannabis-convictions#expungement#governor-tim-walz
politics2 years ago

Minnesota Governor Signs Progressive Bills on Gender, Abortion, and LGBTQ+ Rights.

Governor Tim Walz signed three bills into law in Minnesota, including a ban on conversion therapy, protection for healthcare workers who provide reproductive health care, and protection for transgender people seeking gender-affirming care. The bills have drawn strong support from DFL lawmakers and advocates, while generating fierce opposition from others.

via KSTP|
#abortion-rights#conversion-therapy#governor-tim-walz
politics2 years ago

Minnesota House to Vote on Cannabis Legalization Bill

The Minnesota House of Representatives is set to vote on a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana in the state. The bill would allow adults 21 and older to buy up to 2 ounces of cannabis at a time and cultivate up to eight plants. Home delivery from licensed cannabis would also be allowed, and prior marijuana convictions would be expunged. DFL lawmakers and Governor Tim Walz have expressed support for the bill, and a recent poll found 58% of Minnesotans surveyed support full legalization of recreational marijuana.

via KSTP|
#cannabis-legalization#dfl-lawmakers#governor-tim-walz