HARRISBURG, Pa. — Recreational cannabis is a growing trend among Pennsylvania’s neighbors. On Tuesday—Ohio joined Maryland, New York, and New Jersey in legalizing and regulating marijuana. According to the PA Cannabis Coalition—more than 50% of Pennsylvanians live in a county that borders a state that has legalized marijuana. Executive Director Meredith Buettner is calling on … [Read more...] about Recreational marijuana debate ramps up in Pennsylvania
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Judge orders former Wrigley-connected medical marijuana company dissolved
A Pennsylvania judge has ordered the dissolution of a heavily indebted, state-licensed medical marijuana company that was once part of former chewing-gum magnate William “Beau” Wrigley Jr.’s fledgling cannabis empire. Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Judge Christine Ward issued the dissolution of Goodblend Pennsylvania on Aug. 21, according to Green Market Report. The … [Read more...] about Judge orders former Wrigley-connected medical marijuana company dissolved
21 pounds of marijuana in woman’s luggage at Philadelphia International Airport
PHILADELPHIA — Nearly 21 pounds of marijuana were seized from a woman's luggage at Philadelphia International Airport, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Drug-detecting dog Gini alerted officers to the marijuana in the baggage of a French woman traveling to London. Officials said the marijuana weight 20 pounds, 10 ounces. It has a street value of about $20,000 … [Read more...] about 21 pounds of marijuana in woman’s luggage at Philadelphia International Airport
Is Pa. primed to legalize weed? 2 lawmakers introduce bill to allow recreational use.
The THC percentages of recreational marijuana are visible on product packaging April 19, 2021, in Mamaroneck, New York. Two Senate lawmakers are making a new run at legalizing marijuana in Pennsylvania. Sens. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, and Sharif Street, D-Philadelphia, introduced a bill Thursday that would allow those 21 and older to use recreational marijuana in the state. The … [Read more...] about Is Pa. primed to legalize weed? 2 lawmakers introduce bill to allow recreational use.
Authorities in Lancaster County seize more than 7,200 illegal Delta-8 and Delta-10 CBD products from 25 retailers
Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams and other law enforcement officials pose with some of the illegal Delta-8 and Delta-10 CBD items seized from 25 Lancaster County retailers. Credit: Lancaster County District Attorney's Office LANCASTER, Pa. — The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office announced that it recently issued a memo to several store owners and … [Read more...] about Authorities in Lancaster County seize more than 7,200 illegal Delta-8 and Delta-10 CBD products from 25 retailers
St. Joseph’s University has a cannabis certificate program, and some Catholics aren’t pleased.
PHILADELPHIA — The message from Catholic Church leaders has been clear: When it comes to marijuana, no means no. That stance was renewed in the last decade as many states have legalized medical and recreational cannabis. Pennsylvania legalized medical marijuana in 2016. So when theology professor R. Jared Staudt came across a cannabis certificate program offered at St. … [Read more...] about St. Joseph’s University has a cannabis certificate program, and some Catholics aren’t pleased.
Pennsylvania’s Legal Cannabis: Should Public Or Private Companies Be The Ones To Sell It?
Although a measure to legalize recreational cannabis in Pennsylvania has a chance to pass the state Legislature, lawmakers said they first need to discuss which system (private or state-run) would be more appropriate to commercialize cannabis statewide, per a local news outlet. What Happened? Last week, PA Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) proposed legalizing and taxing recreational … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania’s Legal Cannabis: Should Public Or Private Companies Be The Ones To Sell It?
New Kensington woman accused of letting toddler eat pot-laced candy to stand trial
A New Kensington woman accused of letting her toddler become intoxicated by eating cannabis- laced candy has been ordered to stand trial on a felony charge. Kasey Lynne Condon, 31, of the 800 block of Franklin Street was charged Jan. 17 with felony child endangerment along with a count of reckless endangerment. She was released from custody on a $5,000 unsecured bond, according … [Read more...] about New Kensington woman accused of letting toddler eat pot-laced candy to stand trial
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Will Introduce Bill Allowing Farmers To Grow Medical Pot
A pair of Pennsylvania lawmakers want to create new opportunities for farmers in the state to grow medical marijuana. State House Reps. Melissa L. Shusterman and Ismail Smith-Wade-El, both Democrats, filed a memo to colleagues on Monday detailing their plans to introduce legislation that “would allow Pennsylvania farmers to grow medical cannabis,” local news station WHTM … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Lawmakers Will Introduce Bill Allowing Farmers To Grow Medical Pot
Man allegedly drove 120 mph during police chase while smoking weed
EAST STROUDBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have charged a man after they say he lead them on a high-speed chase throughout Monroe County, leading to multiple drugs seized. According to the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, on January 12 around 2:40 a.m., troopers on patrol came across a driver traveling at a high speed across Stroudbrug Borough. Police said they … [Read more...] about Man allegedly drove 120 mph during police chase while smoking weed
