Minnesota committee passes medical marijuana bill

Victory! Yesterday, the Minnesota House Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight committee voted 9-6 in favor of MPP's medical marijuana bill, which would protect seriously ill Minnesotans from arrest and jail for using their doctor-recommended medicine.

After our victory in the Senate last week, Governor Pawlenty confirmed that he remains opposed to the legislation ... so we urgently need you to contact Governor Pawlenty now.

You will have the most influence by sending the governor a handwritten letter. You can find his contact information and some talking points here. It's imperative that he understands the wide and deep support this compassionate measure enjoys before it reaches his desk.

On Monday, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune ran a fantastic op-ed by the daughter of a medical marijuana patient. Please take a minute to read it — and if you are moved by this heart-wrenching story, please write a letter to the governor.

Taking action just takes a minute, and cancer, HIV/AIDS, and multiple sclerosis patients across the state are depending on your help.

Thank you for supporting MPP. Please pass this along to your friends, family, and e-mail lists, and urge them to take action today.