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The state senator representing Crawford County will be one of two lawmakers traveling around Ohio gathering public opinion as the Legislature contemplates its next move on medical marijuana.
Republican Sen. Dave Burke and Democratic Sen. Kenny Yuko announced a series of public forums in Cleveland, Toledo, Cincinnati and Columbus. Burke represents the 26th Senate District which includes Crawford County.
The two state senators will hear Ohioans’ opinions about making marijuana available for limited medical uses. The forums will kick off Jan. 30 at Cleveland State University.
Ohio voters resoundingly defeated a marijuana proposal last fall that would have legalized marijuana for both medicinal and recreational use. While unsuccessful, the effort made clear that a future question focused on medical marijuana could pass if lawmakers don’t act.
The senators’ effort follows creation of a medical marijuana task force by the Ohio House.