Pennsylvania

Organic Remedies has raised $80,000 to support the Pennsylvania Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children. PA CASA is a state-wide nonprofit whose mission is to grow, strengthen, and unite local CASA programs so they can ensure the overall safety, well-being, and forever home of every child who

Pennsylvania police arrest an average of 32 people daily for cannabis possession, highlighting the need for reform. New data shows that over 12,000 people were arrested for cannabis possession in Pennsylvania in 2023, with police making an average of 32 arrests per day. This figure underscores the

Cannabis retailers may want to reconsider their merchandise mix and sales approaches in light of a new multigenerational survey of cannabis consumers. Conducted by Sanctuary Wellness in May and released this week, the survey’s data reveals a stark divide between age-related demographics. According

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Urged to Prioritize Cannabis Decriminalization and Expungement Before Year's End. PA legislators are trying to legalize recreational marijuana and create industry opportunities for Pennsyvanians affected by the war on drugs. Is there an easy first step they could pass before

A bipartisan duo of Pennsylvania lawmakers last week filed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. The legislation, which would legalize cannabis for adults and allow for regulated sales of recreational weed, was introduced on Friday by Republican Rep. Kaufer and Democratic Rep

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push for Stricter Oversight of Medical Marijuana Doctors Following Investigative Report. The question of who gets to be a medical marijuana doctor in Pennsylvania is facing new scrutiny from state lawmakers following a Spotlight PA investigation. Citing that investigation, two

Matthew Roman used to be Pennsylvania’s top doctor for getting a medical marijuana card. In 2018, the year dispensaries began selling cannabis in the state, Roman was the only doctor to issue more than 3,000 medical marijuana certifications in Pennsylvania, according to Health Department records

Cannabis Reform Gains Momentum in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin as Polls Indicate Broad Voter Support. New polling suggests that there is widespread support for cannabis reform among voters in the key swing states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The research, conducted by The

Pennsylvania's Missed Opportunity: Potential Economic Boon from Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization. An adult-use cannabis market in Pennsylvania has the potential for significant economic impact and job creation in the state. In his preliminary 2024-25 budget proposal, Gov. Josh Shapiro pushed for the

Trulieve Expands Access to Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania with New Dispensary in Wilkes-Barre. Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading and top-performing marijuana company in the U.S., today announced the opening of a new Trulieve-affiliated medical marijuana dispensary in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

PLBC Advocates for Expungement and Social Equity in Pennsylvania's Adult Use Cannabis Laws. The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus today laid out a plan for reforming Pennsylvania’s adult use cannabis laws, with a focus on criminal justice reform and social equity. “It is time that we invest in

Black Caucus Stresses Restorative Justice as Essential for Cannabis Legalization in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus said Tuesday that any cannabis legalization law must contain policies concerning restorative justice and social equity. Members of the Caucus said that any bill