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Minnesota House of Representatives votes to legalize cannabis!

May 14, 2021

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Ask your state senator to support legalization.

Last night, the Minnesota House of Representatives voted to legalize cannabis in a 72-61 vote!

Unfortunately, however, the legislature only has two days left before it adjourns for the year, and the Senate will not be taking up legalization. When the legislature reconvenes in 2022, legislation picks up where it left off — HF 600 will already be out of the House and in the Senate. However, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka has said his Republican caucus is strongly opposed.

Gov. Tim Walz supports legalization, meaning Sen. Gazelka’s Senate majority is the only thing standing in the way of legalization of cannabis in Minnesota.

Legalization would create tens of thousands of desperately needed jobs and hundreds of millions in tax revenue, and it would reduce unnecessary stops, searches, and arrests that unfairly and unequally target Black Minnesotans.

Let your state senator know you want the Senate to legalize cannabis for adults in 2022.

Then, spread the good news to others in Minnesota.

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Minn.: Legalization bill heads to the House floor!

May 10, 2021

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Ask your state rep to vote "yes" on HF 600.

Minnesota House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler’s marijuana legalization bill has passed through 12 House committees and is headed to the full House floor! This will be the first time ever that a legalization bill has gotten a House floor vote in Minnesota.

Ask your state rep and senator to support legalizing cannabis.

Our automated system makes it quick and easy to write your state lawmakers. Simply type in your name and address, look over our draft letter, make any revisions you’d like, and hit “send.”

Legalization would create tens of thousands of good jobs and hundreds of millions in tax revenue, and it would reduce unnecessary stops, searches, and arrests that unfairly and unequally target Black Minnesotans. It would also treat adults like grown-ups, allowing them to make their own choices about a substance that is safer than alcohol.

Please write your lawmakers TODAY. Then, forward this email to others or spread the word on social media so that others can raise their voices for humane, sensible cannabis policies.