Lansing Mayor Bernero Talks Marijuana Stance; Chides Council Members

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Published June 13, 2017 at 2:10 PM EDT

Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero in WKAR studios in June 2017.

On Tuesday morning, Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero talked at length about his stance on Medical Marijuana facilities in Lansing and possible legalization in Michigan. He was featured guest of Morning Edition host Brooke Allen.

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