Ohio lawmakers want medical marijuana legalized by summer

By JULIE CARR SMYTH AP Statehouse Correspondent COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio lawmakers plan to legalize medical marijuana by summer in an effort they say is more responsible and comprehensive than any ballot proposal. It comes as a medical marijuana question is working its way to Ohio’s fall ballot. Republican House leaders set an aggressive timeline Wednesday for legalization legislation …

Ohio lawmakers to introduce comprehensive medical marijuana bill

COLUMBUS, Ohio — State lawmakers said Wednesday they will introduce a medical marijuana bill this week, but many of the details won’t be known until months after it has passed the General Assembly. Legislative leaders said at a Wednesday press conference they plan to fast-track the bill to Gov. John Kasich before they leave town in June, ahead of a …