Minnesota Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
“For God’s sake, if people are suffering and we have the ability to provide a way to alleviate the pain, let’s hear their concern, let’s hear their prayer,” said Sen. Charles Wiger, DFL-Maplewood, before the measure passed 48-18. During the hourslong debate, medical marijuana supporters looked on from the Senate gallery, many holding aloft pictures of children they’d like to receive the drug to reduce seizures brought on byepilepsy. The Senate proposal would allow up to 55 medical marijuana dispensaries [...]
