Central Illinois Republican Lawmaker Backs Legal Marijuana In Illinois

For the first time, an Illinois Republican lawmaker is lining up to support legal, recreational marijuana in the state.  State Senator Jason Barickman yesterday said he can support legal marijuana if only adults can buy the drug and the money made from taxes goes to pay off some of Illinois' debt.  Barickman says it is inevitable that Illinois will allow for legal recreational marijuana, so he wants a seat at the table to negotiate how the law will be written.