Some Democratic lawmakers are renewing a push to legalize medical marijuana. They say the move could keep people from using -- and perhaps becoming hooked on -- opioid painkillers. The fate of the proposal is uncertain, though, as long as Republicans control the Legislature.

Democratic state lawmakers trying to gain support to legalize medical marijuana held hearings in five cities this fall. Senator Jon Erpenbach and Representative Chris Taylor wanted to give the public a chance to share their thoughts about the proposal.

Andria Roberts joined the two at their stop in West Allis. Roberts is an eight-year veteran of the US Marine Corps, who has a rare, painful condition known as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which has no cure. However, she says using marijuana has helped ease her pain.

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