But that's only two states. McMahon wants to see cannabis legalized across the board, especially at home. Since Iowa doesn't have propositions on the ballot, he has to work for legislative reform. He, along with co-founder Carl Olsen, started Iowan's for Medical Marijuana. It won't be easy.
Legislators are weary of legalizing something that carries so much political baggage.
I don't see them saying this is something they need, and some are saying it does more harm than good. I think there are alternative drugs out there that are better suited than marijuana. But some legislators are more sympathetic. Republican Sen. Gene Maddox of Clive, while by no means endorsing marijuana use, hasn't closed the door. I'd be open to it on a restricted basis.