March 2, 2023
A bill, SF 73 (Port, DFL – Burnsville), legalizing adult-use cannabis in Minnesota passed another committee and was referred to the Senate Human Services Committee following a multi-day hearing in the Health and Human Services Committee on February 21 and 28.
The MMA shared a letter with the committee, in which the MMA urged members to recognize that legalizing adult use of cannabis will have an impact on the health of Minnesotans. In the letter, the MMA noted that research has consistently shown that human brain development and maturation is not complete until the age of 25. Therefore, individuals under age 25 should be prohibited from purchasing, possessing, or using cannabis or cannabis-infused products.
The committee adopted an amendment, strengthening the warning label by requiring that it include information on the effects of cannabis use on brain development for those up to age 25. The amendment greatly improves the public health portions of the bill.
The MMA continues to stress the need to acknowledge the health risks related to cannabis use and asks that any legislation that is approved include limits on how the product is marketed and sold, limits the sale to children, and includes strong labeling requirements.
August 20, 2026
A physician and Olympian will give an inspirational address as part of this year's Empowering Physicians event on Friday, September 25, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
August 20, 2026
Minnesota received some disturbing news this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as data shows that for the 2025-2026 school year, vaccination rates decreased and non-medical exemptions increased.
August 20, 2026
On August 11, a federal appellate court sided with the Texas Medical Association (TMA) argument that the way the No Surprises Act’s qualifying payment amount (QPA) is calculated has historically favored payers in arbitration.