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WASHINGTON — Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin said medical marijuana could help veterans, a major split in tone from others in the Trump Administration.

WASHINGTON — Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin said medical marijuana could help veterans, a major split in tone from others in the Trump Administration.

Ohio Supreme Court Justice William O'Neill, long the bench's liberal voice and a current candidate for the governor's seat in 2018, has staked a vocal claim in favor of full-on marijuana legalization in the state.

Ohio Supreme Court Justice William O'Neill, long the bench's liberal voice and a current candidate for the governor's seat in 2018, has staked a vocal claim in favor of full-on marijuana legalization in the state.

Under current rules, doctors with the Department of Veterans Affairs cannot even discuss marijuana as an option with patients.

Under current rules, doctors with the Department of Veterans Affairs cannot even discuss marijuana as an option with patients.

A small, bipartisan group of lawmakers is renewing a push at the federal level to legalize marijuana, calling it a criminal justice issue.

A small, bipartisan group of lawmakers is renewing a push at the federal level to legalize marijuana, calling it a criminal justice issue.

Senate bill would provide a legal venue for renters and tourists to consume marijuana.

Senate bill would provide a legal venue for renters and tourists to consume marijuana.

The marijuana industry is growing so fast that if the government legalized it nationally it would outsell ice cream.

Gov. Chris Christie has long opposed legalizing recreational marijuana, recently calling the idea “beyond stupidity.’’ He won't be in charge soon.

Gov. Chris Christie has long opposed legalizing recreational marijuana, recently calling the idea “beyond stupidity.’’ He won't be in charge soon.

Approximately 250 cannabis business professionals will take part in policy discussions and citizen lobby meetings to advocate for fair treatment of the legal cannabis industry.

Approximately 250 cannabis business professionals will take part in policy discussions and citizen lobby meetings to advocate for fair treatment of the legal cannabis industry.

AUSTIN - In order to remove the stigma of medical marijuana, crowds marched through Austin Saturday as a part of the 10th annual Marijuana March.

AUSTIN - In order to remove the stigma of medical marijuana, crowds marched through Austin Saturday as a part of the 10th annual Marijuana March.

A measure legalizing marijuana use in Vermont cleared the state's legislature on Wednesday.

A measure legalizing marijuana use in Vermont cleared the state's legislature on Wednesday.

Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law Tuesday a measure that expands the state’s medical marijuana program.