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Weeks before business licensing begins, Minnesota's interim cannabis chief to step down from her post
The interim director of the regulatory agency tasked with oversight of the new cannabis industry is stepping down a month before the state starts accepting license applications to operate legal marijuana businesses.
Minnesota’s Cannabis Office director steps down amid industry delays
Eric Taubel will take on an interim leadership role after Charlene Briner steps down as director of the state’s cannabis office.
Minnesota’s top cannabis regulator Charlene Briner stepping down
Minnesota’s top cannabis regulator is stepping down after leading the state Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) since its inception in 2023, Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday in a news release. Interim OCM Director Charlene Briner,
MN Office of Cannabis Management to get another new interim director
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management has another new interim director. Eric Taubel named OCM interim director. What we know: Gov. Tim Walz and Lt.
Minnesota's chief cannabis official leaving as licensing period nears
Minnesota's interim leader of the Office of Cannabis Management, the department charged with setting up a legal marijuana industry in the state, is leaving the post. WCCO-TV has a report on the departure of Charlene Briner,
New interim director named for Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management
This is the third person to serve as the head of the Office of Cannabis Management since it was created in August 2023.
Minnesota task force recommends decriminalization of magic mushrooms
A nearly 200-page report from the Minnesota Psychedelic Medicine Task Force said psilocybin mushrooms show evidence they may ...
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Minnesota session agendas start to emerge as power fight drags on, acrimony picks up
A week ahead of the kick off of the 2025 legislative session, House leaders feuded over who is in charge and what might get ...
Republican Rep. Lisa Demuth expected to be next Minnesota House speaker
Minnesota's legislative session starts on Jan. 14, and a Stearns County representative could be the next Minnesota House of ...
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Candidates scramble for open Minnesota legislative seats; uncertainty remains ahead of session
The Minnesota Legislature gavels into session on Jan. 14, but uncertainty about leadership remains with open seats. “We’re at a unique point in Minnesota political history,” said Steven ...
Balance of power uncertain as Minnesota Legislature readies for 2025 session
The balance of power is uncertain in the Legislature following the death of a state senator and a court challenge for a House seat, which will prompt special elections two weeks after session begins.
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Two Special Elections Called In Minnesota To Determine Power In Evenly Divided Legislature
Gov. Tim Walz has called another special election to fill another vacancy in the legislature which has put the balance of ...
Republicans gain temporary control of Minnesota House after Democrat decides not to appeal ruling
ROSEVILLE, Minn. — Republicans will start the year with at least a temporary majority in the Minnesota House after a Democrat ...
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2024 in politics: A memorable year in the Minnesota Legislature
In the final days of 2024, Minnesota Now is looking back at some of the year’s most significant moments in politics. Members ...
Minnesota abortion numbers rose in 2023, driven by out-of-state recipients
The number of people seeking abortion care in Minnesota from Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Missouri, Nebraska ...