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Lobbyists Will Urge Wisconsin Legislators to Legalize Medical Marijuana

Advocates of legalized medical marijuana are planning to approach Wisconsin legislators on Wednesday, to urge them to pass a bill allowing patients to use the drug to allay physical discomforts.

According to the Wisconsin State Journal, Democratic Rep. Chris Taylor of Madison intends to sponsor such legislation, taking over from predecessor, now Congressman Mark Pocan.

Supporters of legalization are calling their planned efforts for Wednesday, Medical Cannabis Lobby Day.

It would come during the month that two states - Washington and Colorado legalized the recreational use of marijuana among adults.

More than a dozen states allow patients to use the drug for medicinal purposes.