Ohio: Senators hitting road to hear medical marijuana views

The Ohio Senate is taking its study of medical marijuana on the road.

Sens. Dave Burke, R-Marysville, and Kenny Yuko, D-Richmond Heights, are going on a “listening tour” with stops in Cleveland, Toledo and Cincinnati.

Yuko has advocated for medical marijuana for more than a decade, while Burke said he remains skeptical.

As a pharmacist, Burke said he knows that “all chemicals can cause both harm and benefits, depending on the use.” He said he will remain open-minded during the discussions.

“Other drugs that are administered are overseen by the federal government,” Burke said. “If we are going to use a drug, it should follow that process. My fear is in the state process, there are variabilities from state to state.” He wonders if a person who travels from Ohio to California with a prescription is going to get the same product in each state.

Burke said he doesn’t have...

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