Minnesota Legislature Post-Easter Break Update
The Minnesota Legislature will return from its Easter break with bills on sports betting, cannabis, rights for trans people, and maintaining infrastructure. The budget is set at $72 billion. Proponents are pushing for sports betting and cannabis laws. Lawmakers are also addressing issues related to policing, voting, religion, and assisted suicide.
Key Points
- Budget set at $72 billion with a surplus of $3.7 billion
- Focus on low-cost policy proposals due to limited funds
- Push for sports betting and cannabis legislation
- Debates on various social issues including policing, voting, religion, and assisted suicide
Pros
- Addressing important issues like sports betting, cannabis, and rights for trans people
- Focused on maintaining state infrastructure
- Resolving contentious issues related to policing and voting rights
Cons
- Some debates and disagreements on specific topics like cannabis licensing and religious exemptions