Poll: Most Utahns want medical marijuana legalized

SALT LAKE CITY — It didn't go anywhere in the legislative session, but a new poll shows if a majority of Utahns get their way, medical marijuana will eventually be legalized in the Beehive State.

A poll released Wednesday says two-thirds of the state is in favor of legalizing medical marijuana. Some say it's not that easy to just legalize it, but others argue it's time to help patients.

“There is movement and there is hope,” said Christine Stenquist, President of TRUCE and candidate for the House of Representatives.

For years, Christine Stenquist has advocated for Utah patients like herself in need of medical marijuana.

“Someone told me three years ago this would never happen in Utah. Utah would be the last state that would ever adopt such a program,” Stenquist said.

But a new poll published Wednesday by Dan Jones and Associates shows only 28 percent of Utahns oppose legislation...

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