Gov. Tim Walz announced the appointment Thursday morning, tapping someone from the industry — at least in the low-potency side — rather than someone with experience in government. The director of the new office can begin work immediately, but the job is subject to confirmation by the state Senate.
How is a business owner directing legislation for that business not a conflict of interests??
Standard operating procedure, sadly.
She is selling her business before starting this job. But it does seem a little fishy but she seems qualified and kind of makes sense for marijuana since no one in government knows how it works
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That was my first thought as well.