Rep. Jim Cox Becomes First Republican Co-Sponsor of PA Medical Marijuana Bill

Rep. Jim Cox Becomes First Republican Co-Sponsor of PA Medical Marijuana Bill

A medical marijuana bill pending before the Pennsylvania legislature has picked up the added support of State Representative Jim Cox, who becomes the first Republican co-sponsor of the bill. Cox signed on as co-sponsor of the bill after speaking with Central Pennsylvania mother of three Dana Ulrich, who’s daughter Lorelei suffers from severe epilepsy. After hearing the story of […]

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PA Medical Marijuana Bill Named After Gov Shafer

State Representative Mark B. Cohen has re-introduced a bill to regulate medical cannabis in the Keystone State. The legislation, HB1653, has a new name: The Governor Raymond P. Shafer Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act. This refers to the Republican former governor (1967-1971) and PA party leader. In 1971 Shafer was picked by President Richard Nixon […]

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