DePasquale: Legalizing Marijuana Could Generate $500M Per Year In Revenue
States across the country are reaping the financial benefits of legalizing the recreational use of marijuana. Now some Pennsylvania elected officials are trying to cash in.
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States across the country are reaping the financial benefits of legalizing the recreational use of marijuana. Now some Pennsylvania elected officials are trying to cash in.
Officials believe pranksters planted marijuana seeds in city-owned flower pots this spring, leading unsuspecting city workers to water and care for them.
Duquesne Police say they found about nine pounds of marijuana in a man's vehicle when they pulled him over for a traffic violation Saturday.
One person has been arrested following a drug bust in Swissvale.
Chicago police are praising "a very good boy" on the force, after one of their K-9s made a $10 million pot bust this weekend.
President Donald Trump says he's inclined to support a bipartisan effort in Congress to ease the U.S. ban on marijuana.
According to a new report in 2016, alcohol was involved in 38 percent of driver deaths while 44 percent of drivers killed tested positive for drugs.
According to researchers from Columbia University, the number of cigarette-smoking parents who said they used marijuana increased from 11 percent in 2002 to over 17 percent in 2015.
Ohio's attorney general has certified a petition for another proposed ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana.
Police in Ohio say a dog ate a woman's stash of pot, leading her to attack two other women because the dog's owner refused to pay for the marijuana.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions says federal prosecutors won't take on small-time marijuana cases.
Police seized 100 pounds of marijuana in Westmoreland County on Tuesday.
A Buffalo Township couple says they were handcuffed and placed in a police cruiser for hours while police searched their property after an insurance agent mistook the couple's hibiscus plants for marijuana.
The Saltsburg man police say killed two people while driving high on fentanyl and marijuana went before a magistrate judge today. The families and friends of those killed were in court as well.
California Borough Police found dozens of marijuana plants and more than 600 stamp bags of heroin while serving an arrest warrant Friday.
Pennsylvanians are closer to being able to get marijuana to help treat their medical conditions as the state is launching its patient and caregiver registry.
Officials are issuing a warning about marijuana candy ahead of Halloween.
Both men and women who use marijuana daily reported having more sex than those who abstain from it, a new study shows.
A traffic stop in Westmoreland County led to the arrest of an alleged drug dealer, who told police he was down on his luck and trying to make ends meet.
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker says he's introducing legislation to legalize marijuana at the federal level.
A Pennsylvania man has been jailed on assault and drug charges for allegedly giving a co-worker a brownie made with marijuana, which the woman's teen son then ate.
Authorities say more than 400 pounds of marijuana has been found in 15 new cars made in Mexico and shipped to Ohio and Pennsylvania for sale.
More than half of registered voters in Pennsylvania support legalizing marijuana.
A teen girl is facing charges, accused of bringing brownies baked with marijuana to school.
Authorities say almost two dozen people were arrested after police raided a large marijuana event at a northeast Philadelphia warehouse.
Rafael Flores Jr. hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and complete a series sweep.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Dr. Alfred Garwood's life is a miracle, and with that in mind, he has an obligation to do something worthwhile. That something is the Eradicate Hate Summit.
A flash flood risk is in place for most of the region on Sunday, with areas to the south of Pittsburgh seeing the highest risk.
Brandon Lowe hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
Rafael Flores Jr. hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and complete a series sweep.
A West Virginia woman is facing charges after investigators said she left her husband on the toilet for 19 hours, leading to his death.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Dr. Alfred Garwood's life is a miracle, and with that in mind, he has an obligation to do something worthwhile. That something is the Eradicate Hate Summit.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
The Department of Justice announced it reached agreements with UPMC to end pediatric gender-affirming care.
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. immigration officials must offer detainees "a meaningful opportunity to contest" any deportation to countries where they have no ties.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video introducing Sen. Dave McCormick at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats. KDKA political analyst Jon Delano breaks it down.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
The announcement was touted as a way that could change the way western Pennsylvania addresses energy.
With 100 days to go until Christmas and goods getting more expensive, here's what shoppers should know about holiday buying.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
It seems like each week we get a new story or warning about a scam over the phone or on the internet. Here's how you can avoid them.
We are honored to have Jim Balouris, Executive VP & Market Manager for PNC and Charlese McKinney, Interim CEO & Chief Program Officer with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, here with us today!
It's a special performance! The debut of a song written by PTL's Maria DeBone and performed by PTL producer Teddy Stevenson! After all, we are neighbors every day!
As part of the 5th annual PTL KDKA Turkey Fund Kickoff Show, celebrating 45 years of the KDKA Turkey Fund, six amazing partners and friends donated some prizes for lucky members in the live audience!
Auctioneer Roger Croll from Croll's Mills Auction Services returns to PTL, and he helps us with bidding on a live painting from Kati Schoeb, lunch with Dr. Lori, a PTL experience, and Pittsburgh Steelers tickets with on-field access!
It's a special edition of our weekly game, "What's It Worth?" Dr. Lori joined us on stage to appraise three items belonging to Mikey, Ron, and Daisy!
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
With costs rising just about everywhere and in everything, Highmark Wholecare's free farmers' markets are providing relief.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Rafael Flores Jr. hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and complete a series sweep.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Brandon Lowe hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
Michael Hawkins accounted for 313 yards of total offense and five touchdowns and West Virginia beat No. 25 Virginia 38-27 on Saturday night in the Duke's Mayo Classic at the Carolina Panthers' Bank of America Stadium.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Buffalo Bill's home will open this weekend for guided tours as the iconic horror movie turns 35.
The show has been canceled because of the muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms.
"The Pitt" won the Emmy award for outstanding drama series for a second year in a row.
Kenny Chesney will be joined on the tour by Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Reylan James.
Dr. Alfred Garwood's life is a miracle, and with that in mind, he has an obligation to do something worthwhile. That something is the Eradicate Hate Summit. Megan Shinn shares his work in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
A flash flooding risk is in place, with the highest chance occurring to the south of Pittsburgh. KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley has the forecast.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
Workers, parents, and union members rallied this weekend to reaffirm their support for the county's paid parental leave proposal.
Dr. Mark Cantrell, a professor of public health at Duquesne University, was one of the Americans who were killed in the flooding and mudslides earlier this year in Nepal.
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.