Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana

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News Source : FOX 29 News Philadelphia

News Summary

  • Pennsylvania House passes bill to legalize recreational marijuana
  • It's the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legislative chamber
  • Republicans expressed concern that legalization will increase marijuana usage, cause health issues and create safety problems at workplaces
  • There are 24 states that currently allow recreational marijuana and 14 others that permit it only for medical purposes
HARRISBURG, Pa. Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis propo [+3877 chars]

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