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LEGALITIES. The issue of legalizing marijuana is on the table once again for the Minnesota midterm election on Nov. 8. “It is necessary to legalize [cannabis] because probation has never worked,” Minnesota State House Majority Leader Jamie Long said in an interview with The Rubicon.

Legislature discusses legalization of recreational marijuana early in session

McKinley Garner, The Rubicon February 9, 2023
The controversial issue of the legalization of cannabis is up for debate looking ahead to the midterms in November.
The problem with vaping? THC

The problem with vaping? THC

Will Schavee, RubicOnline January 29, 2020
While conventional nicotine vapes have been blamed for vaping related illnesses, it seems the real issue is vapes containing marijuana.
“I think it’s going to help a lot of people with cancer who are in pain, and it’s really important for all of us to help people who are struggling to feel better. And I think some of the best ways to do that is with marijuana,” says Gabby Harmoning.

Minnesota could be the next state to legalize weed

Isabel Saavedra-Weis, RubicOnline Editor January 23, 2019
With growing support for pro-marijuana parties, legalized weed could be on Minnesota's horizon.
Marijuana has been fully legalized (including medicinal and recreational use) in nine states, while many have only defined its use in medical treatment as legal. “One of the biggest things is that [marijuana legalization] allows a legal market, so it can be taxed. It also allows for job creation and private enterprise, so theres an entire new market to be entered; its a great tax benefit for the government as well, Elsaesser said. Data source:  Marijuana Policy Project

Continuing the chemical health conversation: marijuana legalization

Sharee Roman, Photographer January 29, 2018
The recent legalization of recreational marijuana in California sparked discussion of the merits and drawbacks of marijuana use and legalization.
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