Saint Cloud, MN, USA / KNSI
Jun 6, 2021 | 9:45 PM
(KNSI) – A St. Cloud Representative will host a town hall later this month on the 2021 Minnesota Legislative Session.
State Representative Dan Wolgamott will be joined by House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (Golden Valley), focusing on the outcome of the Legislative Session.
Wolgamott’s office stated the town hall is a chance for the lawmaker to connect with constituents about what’s been accomplished for St. Cloud during the session.
Wolgamott stated he’s excited to engage in meaningful conversation about the future of our community.
The town hall will be held on Monday, June 28, at Pantown Brewing Company, 408 37th Ave N, St. Cloud, starting at 6:00 p.m. and going to 7:30 p.m.
Those enrolled in Minnesota’s medical marijuana program are expected to have a more affordable option to the liquid, oil and pills currently allowed under one of the nation’s most restrictive medical cannabis laws.
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz was expected to sign the bill that passed the House and Senate this week to relax the program by including smokable marijuana.
Patrick McClellan, of Bloomington, uses marijuana to treat his rare form of muscular dystrophy. McClellan said the smokable option is the most important change to the medical marijuana program since it was passed in 2014.
The cost of liquid cannabis has been a barrier, he said.
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