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Trenton- Republicans and Democrats have been making the news more often addressing medical marijuana in New Jersey.

Assembly Speaker Joseph Roberts told the Newark Star-Ledger on Nov. 15 that the medical cannabis legislation would be a priority for the upcoming lame-duck sessions in Trenton.

Codey and Roberts say one big lame-duck goal is to make New Jersey the 14th state in the nation to legalize marijuana for people with debilitating illnesses. Corzine has said he would sign the bill; Christie said it needs more restrictions but supports the concept of medical marijuana.

"We need to provide compassionate medical marijuana use to people who are suffering," said Roberts. READ Newark Star-Ledger article in full

In the last four weeks some politicians have been voicing ever stronger support for cannabis related issues in the Garden State.

Two of the state Senators sponsoring The New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act recently asked for the Governor to grant a pardon on grounds of medical use. It is a particularly egregious case: For growing 17 cannabis plants multiple-sclerosis patient John Wilson is facing 15 years in state prison under a first-degree felony charge.

Senators Nicholas Scutari and Raymond Lesniak issued a press release from the Senate Majority office on October 27th asking for the pardon.

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