Local groups lobby against Ohio pot amendment

Former state Reps. Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and Vern Sykes (D-Akron) told reporters during an afternoon press conference at the Statehouse Tuesday that proponents of Issue 1 have focused on spreading the word about the reform effort through the dozens of organizations that support the amendment. He denied the character is created to encourage children to use marijuana, and said, “we call it ‘Buddie’s 21-and-up club.'” He noted that 18-year-olds can vote and have an opinion on marijuana, even though they’d be barred from legal recreational use of marijuana until they’re 21.

Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters stars in a new television ad for Issue 3, urging voters to pass the marijuana legalization initiative as a crime-fighting measure.

ResponsibleOhio advocates say many of their supporters are college students and young people, so they’re out making sure they are reaching that demographic.

Among their concerns: That legalizing marijuana will lead...

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