Two state lawmakers are pushing for legalization of marijuana for medicinal use in Wisconsin. Sen. Jon Erpenbach (D-Waunakee) and Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Madison) named their proposal after Jacki Rickert, who led a 210-mile wheelchair journey in the state to advocate for medical marijuana.

By Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. - Supporters of legalizing marijuana for medical purposes say the time is right to change the law in Wisconsin.

Two Democratic state lawmakers announced on Monday that a bill they are co-sponsoring to legalize medical marijuana will be the subject of a public hearing on Dec. 15. Sen. Jon Erpenbach of Waunakee says he thinks there is enough support to get it passed.

He and Assembly co-sponsor Rep. Mark Pocan of Madison were joined by advocacy groups and patients who say using marijuana can help those ill with cancer regain their appetite and deal with pain from their diseases and treatments.

Thirteen states have legalized medical marijuana and Gov. Jim Doyle last month said he would support it if users have a doctor's prescription.

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