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.
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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
Could 2023 be the year of legal weed in Pa.? Maybe, but don’t count on it
News provided by The Philadelphia Inquirer Marijuana is still illegal in Pennsylvania, but depending on who you ask, some marijuana law experts can see legalization happening in 2023. Whether people buy marijuana legally in New Jersey or illegally in the underground market, it’s a crime to possess, consume, grow or sell marijuana in Pennsylvania. Only medical marijuana patients … [Read more...] about Could 2023 be the year of legal weed in Pa.? Maybe, but don’t count on it
Let’s put up billboards everywhere and tell the physicians to pipe down. Companies blanket Pa. with ads about how to get a medical marijuana card, but doctors are silenced.
HARRISBURG — When Pennsylvania lawmakers legalized medical cannabis in 2016, they struck an unusual deal: Physicians can approve patients for the program, but they are banned from advertising that power. Lawmakers feared advertising would encourage thousands of patients solely seeking a medical marijuana card to flood the same doctor’s office or would motivate physicians to … [Read more...] about Let’s put up billboards everywhere and tell the physicians to pipe down. Companies blanket Pa. with ads about how to get a medical marijuana card, but doctors are silenced.
PA Governor Calls for Cannabis Legalization
More Government needs to follow suit. They should stop playing around. The economy needs help rebounding from the pandemic and cannabis legalization is not going away. State leaders should listen to their constituents. Just sayin'-Dabbin' Dad You can view the whole article at this link Pennsylvania Governor Calls for Cannabis Legalization amid COVID-19 HARRISBURG, … [Read more...] about PA Governor Calls for Cannabis Legalization
Canna Care Docs – Veteran Appreciation Days
Veteran Appreciation Days Attention. Attention. All Veterans from New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maryland and Illinois. It's roll call! How many veterans are from these states, more importantly how many of you are medical marijuana patients or want to be? If you are, you should know that Canna Care Docs locations are offering … [Read more...] about Canna Care Docs – Veteran Appreciation Days
Cannabis Arrests are Rising in Some Parts
Arrests are on the rise Cannabis arrests are reportedly increasing in Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. Please say it isn't so. Please be safe and smart when you travel. So there are reports that cannabis related arrests are on the rise in some areas outside of urban centers. This is truly disappointing to see progress hindered by people who fail to adapt and educate … [Read more...] about Cannabis Arrests are Rising in Some Parts
