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.