Legalizing adult-use marijuana in Pennsylvania could deliver a serious windfall to state coffers, according to a new fiscal analysis — and the numbers are turning heads in Harrisburg.Under a proposal backed by Governor Josh Shapiro, the state would regulate and tax recreational cannabis sales, layering a wholesale excise tax on top of standard sales tax and licensing fees. … [Read more...] about Keystone State, Green Dreams: Pennsylvania Eyes a $400 Million Bud Boost
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Hospital Gowns Don’t Have Pockets… Especially for Your Medical Weed
Here’s a weird little reality check. In Connecticut, you can legally get medical marijuana, if recommended by a doctor. You can use it at home. You can use it for serious conditions. But the second you roll through hospital doors in one of those backless gowns? Suddenly your medicine becomes a problem. That’s why lawmakers in Connecticut are now debating a bill that would … [Read more...] about Hospital Gowns Don’t Have Pockets… Especially for Your Medical Weed
Pennsylvania Sees Green Light, Not Just Green Plants
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says recent shifts in federal cannabis policy may finally clear the runway for adult-use marijuana legalization in the Commonwealth.While presenting his 2026–2027 budget proposal, Shapiro pointed to the federal government’s move to reschedule cannabis as a sign that Washington is easing its stance. According to the governor, that change … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Sees Green Light, Not Just Green Plants
Pennsylvania’s Hemp Hustle: When 93% of ‘Legal Weed’ Forgot It Was Legal
Welcome to Pennsylvania, where hemp went off-script and forgot its lines — straight into the foggy haze of full-blown marijuana. What started as a sleepy “farm-to-shelf” wellness movement turned into something that feels more like a Cheech & Chong reboot filmed in a gas station. For months, investigators wandered through the state’s backroads and strip-mall smoke shops, … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania’s Hemp Hustle: When 93% of ‘Legal Weed’ Forgot It Was Legal
“Iron Mike” Enters the Ring — This Time It’s Cannabis
When one of boxing’s most electrifying figures stepped into the halls of the Pennsylvania State Capitol this week, it wasn’t with gloves on. Mike Tyson—once crowned “The Baddest Man on the Planet”—has swapped fight nights for something different: a seat at the table in the fight for legal cannabis. Tyson, now the face of his own cannabis brand Tyson 2.0, met with … [Read more...] about “Iron Mike” Enters the Ring — This Time It’s Cannabis
Connecticut Man Caught with 400 Bags of Marijuana in Pennsylvania
A Connecticut man is facing serious drug charges after Pennsylvania State Police discovered 400 bags of marijuana during a traffic stop.The incident occurred when troopers pulled over a vehicle for a routine traffic violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers reported detecting the strong odor of cannabis. A subsequent search revealed multiple bags of marijuana, … [Read more...] about Connecticut Man Caught with 400 Bags of Marijuana in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Pushes for State-Run Cannabis Stores Under New Bill
Pennsylvania Democrats have advanced a new bill that proposes the sale of recreational cannabis through state-run stores. This initiative, which aims to regulate the state's cannabis market, would give the state direct control over the retail distribution of marijuana. Proponents argue that such a system could ensure more reliable product oversight and prevent illegal market … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Pushes for State-Run Cannabis Stores Under New Bill
Editorial: Recreational marijuana is not the answer to Pa.’s long-term budget woes
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
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
