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Rep. Joe Schomacker, not seeking re-election, announces resignation from House

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By Lisa Kaczke
| house.mn.gov
Rep. Joe Schomacker (R-Luverne) announced his resignation Friday from the House effective June 21, citing new business opportunities for the decision to step down. “It has truly been an honor to represent the residents of southwestern Minnesota for the past 16 years, and I thank them for their support and encouragement,” he said in a statement. Schomacker served in the House for 16 years, focusing on health care and the long-term care industry.
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Could 2026 retirements lead to record turnover in the House?

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By Lisa Kaczke
| HometownSource Verified
In the final weeks of the legislative session, House members not seeking re-election to the body have taken a turn at gaveling in a floor session. It’s an opportunity to look out at the chamber and their colleagues from the speaker’s rostrum for a final farewell. Twenty-six House members have announced their exit from the chamber after the 2026 session: 10 are retiring, seven are vying to join the Senate and nine are seeking election to other offices.
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House OKs cannabis bill with new license, streamlined supply chain

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By Lisa Kaczke
| house.mn.gov
The 2026 omnibus cannabis bill would create a macrobusiness license, merge the medical and adult-use supply chains and give a helping hand to hemp businesses facing federal headwinds. Rep. Jessica Hanson (DFL-Burnsville) said the bill she sponsors wouldn’t change what’s working in Minnesota’s cannabis industry, would tweak what the industry wants tweaked and “right sizes” medical cannabis licensing.
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