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WATCH NOW: Minnesota Senate Debates Adult-Use Cannabis Bill

Should the Senate pass the final version of the bill, it will go to Gov. Tim Walz, who has vowed to sign it, making Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize adult-use cannabis.

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May 19, 2023

UPDATE: The Senate began discussing the adult-use cannabis bill (HF 100) at 11:11 p.m. CT on May 19, and the chamber passed the measure, 34-32, at approximately 1:20 a.m. CT on May 20. Read the full story is HERE. 

What happened May 18 on the House floor leading up to this point?

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Check out that story right here:

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Cannabis Legalization One Step Away From Minnesota Governor’s Desk

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