MN Local Government: Give Us a Voice in Marijuana Plan

This week, the Minnesota House began the floor-vote process for a bill that would legalize and regulate recreational marijuana for adults. Lawmakers are being asked to help smaller governments transition to any mandates. With Democrats holding majorities this session, political analysts say it appears likely a legalization bill for Minnesota will clear all the hurdles. Alex Hassel, intergovernmental relations representative with the League of Minnesota Cities, said they do not have a stance on legalization itself, but added they have been closely following the debate. She said they are seeking...