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House passes medical marijuana bill; Senate seems ready to accept changes

By Brad McElhinny 
A board displays the votes on the passage of a medical marijuana bill in the state House of Delegates.
A board displays the votes on the passage of a medical marijuana bill in the state House of Delegates. - Brad McElhinny/MetroNews

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House of Delegates overwhelmingly passed a medical marijuana bill today. The bill passed by a 76-24 vote.





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