Minnesota Bills Would Legalize Marijuana; Nullify Unconstitutional Federal Prohibition

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Feb. 28, 2016) – Two Minnesota bills would legalize marijuana for recreational use in the state. Passage would also take a big step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in practice in the state. House Bill 926 (HF926) was introduced by Rep. Jason Metsa (DFL-Virginia) and 12 co-sponsors, while House Bill 927 (HF927)…

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Permission not Required: “Constitutional Carry” Bill Introduced in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Jan. 17, 2017) – A “Constitutional Carry” bill introduced in the Minnesota House would make it legal to carry a concealed firearm without a license in the state, and foster an environment hostile to federal gun control. A coalition of 15 representatives filed House Bill 188 (HF188) on Jan. 12. If passed…

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Minnesota House Committee Passes Bill Setting Foundation to Reject EPA Clean Power Plan

ST. PAUL, Minn. (March 23, 2016) – An important Minnesota House committee has approved a bill that would take a small, but important, first step in setting the foundation to reject some federal EPA rules and regulations in practice. A bipartisan coalition of 33 representatives sponsored House Bill 333 (HF333). The legislation would prohibit the commissioner…

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