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Sen. McKoon Takes On Lack of Transparency in Legislature with New Bills

January 24, 2016 APN NEWS Leave a comment

(APN) ATLANTA — State Sen. Josh McKoon (R – Columbus) is currently championing legislation focused on increasing transparency at the Capitol, something that is greatly needed. McKoon–perhaps best known for his staunch support of the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA)–has previously taken the lead on transparency and government reform issues. As a freshman during the 2011-2012 Legislative […]

Sen. McKoon Introduces Medical Marijuana Study Committee

January 18, 2014 MATTHEW CHARLES Leave a comment

(APN) ATLANTA — Yesterday, Friday, January 17, 2014, State Sen. Josh McKoon (R-Columbus) introduced a resolution, SR 756, Senate Prescription of Medicinal Marijuana for Serious Medical Conditions Study Committee. The resolution goes on to state: “WHEREAS, there have been significant scientific and medical studies, reports, clinical trials,and other analyses regarding the use of marijuana for prescriptive […]

Sen. McKoon Introduces Medical Marijuana Study Committee

January 18, 2014 MATTHEW CHARLES Leave a comment

State Sen. Josh McKoon (R-Columbus) Calls for Medical Marijuana Hearings

January 8, 2014 MATTHEW CHARLES Leave a comment

I did not think it would happen in my lifetime. I thought Georgia would be one of the last states to consider medical cannabis (marijuana). Maybe I was wrong. Yesterday, January 07, 2014, Republican State Sen. Josh McKoon (R-Columbus) called for hearings on medical marijuana. No hearings as of yet have been scheduled, but we hope to learn more when […]