Final vote on legalizing marijuana in the Minnesota Legislature is imminent

As Minnesota lawmakers race toward the finish line of this year’s legislature, a bill to legalize recreational activities is being introduced cannabis awaits a final vote in the State House.

Rep. Zack Stephenson (D), who is behind a version of the measure in the House of Representatives, said Tuesday that he signed a final conference report after the session bipartisan negotiators on Monday, reported marijuana moment.

Stephenson tweeted, “Sometime later this week (or over the weekend) the House and Senate WILL VOTE on this bill.”

The Kentucky Cannabis Center is making initial grants to support research

The University of Kentucky recently opened a center focused on cannabis research. On Wednesday, the center announced its first grant recipients “to support innovative and collaborative cannabis research.”

according to a press releaseThe first four recipients include researchers from the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the College of Pharmacy and the university’s Martin School of Public Policy and Administration.

Prize money ranges from $75,000 to $100,000 and is intended to fund research for a 14-month period.

Shanna Babalonis, Ph.D., Director of the UK Cannabis Centre, shared her excitement. “We are excited about this opportunity to expand and accelerate cannabis science in the UK and conduct studies focused on the public health effects of cannabis that can directly impact the lives of Kentuckians,” she said.

GOP lawmakers consider federal ban on marijuana sales in DC after mayor’s safety warning

A federal ban that has prevented Washington DC from legalizing, taxing and controlling the sale The chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, James Comer (R-KY), recently signaled that the spread of recreational marijuana could be re-examined. reported marijuana moment.

During a committee hearing on Tuesday, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) spoke about the “public safety implications of the ban.” The men and women of the police…