March 28, 2024

Call for a special session

I read the editorial in the Daily News June 26 about House File 732, the reform of Iowa’s medical cannabis laws. However, Gov. Kim Reynolds chose to veto those reforms.

There are so many people who are suffering pain, and not finding any relief, who might benefit from this medication. We need to call our Senators and Representatives and let them know we want them to call a Special Session and override the veto. Hopefully they will vote on the issue and not the way their party thinks they should vote. Effective medicines that are legal in 32 other states could give hope to those suffering from cancer, Crohn’s disease, MS, Parkinson’s disease and other conditions.

If you would like to help please call the Senators and Representatives listed below. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Our legislators need to know our wishes so they can act accordingly.

Barb Birkenholtz

Newton