A worker pulls leaves from the flower of a cannabis plant at Greenlight Dispensary, Oct. 31, 2022, in Grandview, Mo. The Biden administration's push to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug won a strong endorsement Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who said “the jury is no longer out” on its medical uses as an alternative to opioids that ravaged … [Read more...] about Editorial: Recreational marijuana is not the answer to Pa.’s long-term budget woes
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Legalizing Marijuana Has Momentum In Pennsylvania, But Disagreements Over State-Run Vs. Private Stores Could Stall Reform
“Pennsylvanians who want to buy cannabis are just driving across the border to one of our neighbors.” By Daniel J. Mallinson, Penn State via The Conversation After a long, largely successful march over 25 years to liberalize cannabis laws in the United States, the movement had a tough election in 2024. Legalization ballot measures failed in Florida, North Dakota and South … [Read more...] about Legalizing Marijuana Has Momentum In Pennsylvania, But Disagreements Over State-Run Vs. Private Stores Could Stall Reform
Pennsylvania Governor Wants To Legalize Marijuana So Residents Stop Sending Tax Money To Other States
Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said Tuesday that he recently met with cannabis dispensary owners from Maryland, Ohio, New York and New Jersey. He wanted to ask them how many of their customers at stores near the Pennsylvania border were crossing state lines to buy their products. Their response, he said: over 60 percent. “Pennsylvanians are buying cannabis, but now what’s happening is … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Governor Wants To Legalize Marijuana So Residents Stop Sending Tax Money To Other States
WATCH: Inside the big business of medical marijuana cards in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG — A series of Spotlight PA investigations has revealed weak oversight of doctors in Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program, prompted efforts to change state law, and led to greater transparency from the state health department. The findings have also raised questions from experts, including fellow medical marijuana doctors, about the quality of care many patients … [Read more...] about WATCH: Inside the big business of medical marijuana cards in Pennsylvania
Will Pa. legalize marijuana in 2025? The cannabis industry is hopeful but the state’s past failed attempts raise doubts
The coming year is expected to be a pivotal test of Pennsylvania's political will to legalize recreational marijuana, something that nearly every bordering state has done over the last decade. Despite broad bipartisan agreement about the need to catch up with its neighbors, past attempts to create a legal market that drives tax revenue and centers restorative justice have … [Read more...] about Will Pa. legalize marijuana in 2025? The cannabis industry is hopeful but the state’s past failed attempts raise doubts
Pennsylvania Governor Says He’ll Put Marijuana Legalization In Budget Again As Lawmakers Signal Optimism For 2025
Pennsylvania lawmakers are feeling optimistic about the chances of legalizing adult-use marijuana in the 2025 session, and the governor plans to once again call for the reform as part of his next budget proposal. With state legislators announcing their intent to file legalization bills for next year’s session, recent comments signal that there’s an increased sense of urgency to … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Governor Says He’ll Put Marijuana Legalization In Budget Again As Lawmakers Signal Optimism For 2025
Push for marijuana legalization in Pennsylvania includes calls for social equity
State lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say they’ll champion a bill next year to bring recreational marijuana to Pennsylvania. But advocates and legal reformers say they don’t want people imprisoned due to drug laws to miss out on the “green rush.” Tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians have been arrested for cannabis possession in recent years, and some lawmakers say criminal … [Read more...] about Push for marijuana legalization in Pennsylvania includes calls for social equity
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push To Legalize Marijuana Yet Again, Here’s Who’s Behind Latest Attempt
A new legislative push in Pennsylvania seeks to legalize recreational cannabis in the commonwealth.Reps. Rick Krajewski and Dan Frankel are circulating a memo to gather cosponsors for the bill intended for the 2025-2026 legislative session, reported Marijuana Moment.The Democratic duo was behind a series of cannabis reform hearings over the past year. The memo calls for fellow … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push To Legalize Marijuana Yet Again, Here’s Who’s Behind Latest Attempt
Pa. cannabis legalization bill to propose state-run dispensaries with room for private businesses
State Reps. Dan Frankel (D-Allegheny) and Rick Krajewski (D-Philadelphia) are rolling out a substantial new recreational cannabis legalization bill. According to Frankel, it outlines a model that would see cannabis sold in state-owned stores like liquor, while making room for private businesses in other parts of the industry, like growing, cultivation or bar-like consumption … [Read more...] about Pa. cannabis legalization bill to propose state-run dispensaries with room for private businesses
Pa. lawmakers to introduce legislation that would legalize adult-use cannabis
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania lawmakers announced planned legislation that would legalize adult-use cannabis in Pennsylvania. State Reps. Rick Krajewski and Dan Frankel announced Monday their co-sponsorship memo for landmark legislation to decriminalize cannabis in Pennsylvania. The legislatures vow the legislation would create a strong marketplace that centers public health, … [Read more...] about Pa. lawmakers to introduce legislation that would legalize adult-use cannabis
