Iowans Tearful at Legislative Defeat of Medical Marijuana Bill

April 27, 2016
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Activists held a news conference at the statehouse today, visibly shaken by Monday night’s defeat in the House of a medical marijuana bill.

Backers of medical marijuana say they are still hoping lawmakers will approve a bill legalizing its production and distribution in Iowa so patients don’t have to travel to other states.

Parents of epileptic children including, Sally Gaer of West Des Moines, say the legislative session is not over yet.

”There is a way to fix this and I implore the house to continue to fight,” Gaer said.

“I ask you to do something before the session is over,” said Marie LaFrance of Des Moines who also has an epileptic child. “The governor will sign it.” [Read more at Iowa Public Radio]

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