Go Ohio! I hope we won’t be the last state on the bandwagon -as usual.

TOLEDO, OH (WTOL/AP) –
Two state senators are making their way through Ohio to gather public opinions about medical marijuana.

Republican Sen. Dave Burke, of Marysville, and Democratic Sen. Kenny Yuko, of Richmond Heights, held a forum Thursday at the University of Toledo on the issue.

The event comes as the Legislature contemplates its next move on medical marijuana.

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.

One of the biggest issues opponents had with Issue 3, which would have legalized marijuana, was that, if passed, it would have made the rich, richer.

“In 2015 it was all about money, money, money, money,” said Senator Yuko. “This isn’t about money at all. This is about helping people; This is about saving lives. It’s about bringing families the quality of life they deserve.”

Yuko is pushing for full legalization, while Burke is waiting to hear more from the public before taking a firm stance.

Meanwhile, a task force, led by Republican Rep. Kirk Schuring, is exploring the issue as well. The group includes other Ohio House members and representatives of business organizations, law enforcement and medical associations.

Schuring said he wants to let people make their case on the issue, and other task force participants expressed a willingness to learn more about the topic.

House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger has said he wants as many facts and perspectives as possible before taking any action.

WTOL 11 will have on Thursday’s forum tonight at 5 and 6.

http://www.wtol.com/story/31199747/senators-visit-toledo-to-hear-medical-marijuana-opinions