🌱 New Bill May Expand Medical Marijuana + National Park Ranks No. 2

Hello again, friends! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

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Here are the top three stories in Cleveland today:

1. The Ohio Senate is considering a new bill which would expand the diagnoses eligible for medical marijuana. The bill would create a 13-member medical cannabis oversight commission and a new state agency to oversee the medical cannabis industry. (Subscription: cleveland.com)
2. Cuyahoga Valley National Park has been listed in second place out of the top 10 best national parks in the United States. The list was put together by the online travel publication Travel Lens, which scored national parks across the country based on criteria like entrance fees, number of visitors, and the distance to the closest city. (Fox 8 News)
3. An Ohio campaign for abortion rights recently hired a firm known for successfully defeating anti-abortion measures in Kansas and Kentucky last year. Ohioans for Reproductive Freedom announced on Thursday that they hired Mission Control Inc. to help the campaign's mission. (Subscription: cleveland.com)

Today in and around Cleveland:

• Cleveland Boat Show At I-X Center (12:00 PM)
• Paul Franks LIVE At Foundry Social, Medina (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Get ready for some laughs! Comedian Jay Leno will be bringing a stand-up comedy show to Cleveland. The single performance will be at the Key Bank State Theater on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 8:00 p.m. (Subscription: cleveland.com)
• The kennel at City Dogs Cleveland is very full! The kennel has to once again use overflow crates to house dogs with nowhere else to go. They need your help to slowdown the intake of new animals and find homes for dogs. Spread the word and learn how you can help! (City Dogs Cleveland via Facebook)
• The U.S. will be observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day this Monday and, in honor of the day, several cultural institutions at University Circle Inc. will be offering free admission, activities, and seminars to celebrate Rev. King's life and achievements. Take time out of your holiday to visit the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Botanical Garden, and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. (FreshWater Cleveland via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.