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Social equity in cannabis legalization; Minneapolis passes ordinance to boost rideshare drivers' pay

Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management proposed new legislation Thursday that aims to incorporate greater social equity to the state's approach to legalizing cannabis.

And the Minneapolis City Council and mayor are at odds over an ordinance passed Thursday to boost pay and worker protections for rideshare drivers.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.