Pennsylvania moves closer to legalizing adult recreational cannabis
Of course, legally, Pennsylvania only allows medical marijuana.
Medical Marijuana
Proposal Would Allow Dispensaries To Sell Medical Marijuana Edibles To Patients
Sponsors of the bill cite laws in 25 other states as well as patient benefit.
Proposed bill would allow dispensaries to sell medical marijuana edibles
A new bill that has been proposed in the Pa. State House would expand the range of products that medical marijuana dispensaries are allowed to offer.
Medical Marijuana Patients Say They Are Being Discriminated Against And Denied Jobs
More than 600,000 Pennsylvanians are card-carrying patients who use medical marijuana for a variety of conditions and ailments.
New Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens In Westmoreland County
A new medical marijuana dispensary has opened in Westmoreland County.
'goodblend' Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opening In Pittsburgh
A new medical marijuana dispensary is opening in Pittsburgh.
Governor Tom Wolf Approves Changes To Medical Marijuana Law In Pennsylvania
Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation that expands access to medical marijuana in Pennsylvania.
Changes To Medical Marijuana Law Passes Pa. Legislature, Awaits Gov. Tom Wolf Approval
Pandemic regulations allowing medical marijuana dispensaries to serve patients curbside and dispense three months' worth of the drugs at a time has passed the state Legislature.
Pa. House Of Representatives Approves Pandemic-Inspired Changes To State's Medical Marijuana Laws
Changes that were made to Pennsylvania's medical marijuana laws due to the COVID-19 pandemic could become permanent changes.
Proposal To Make Medical Marijuana Curbside Pickup Permanent Passes Pennsylvania House Panel
A proposal to permanently adopt pandemic-prompted changes to Pennsylvania's medical marijuana law passed a state House committee on Monday, but most Democrats on the panel voted against allowing grower-producers to use pesticides.
Pennsylvania Department of Health Medical Marijuana Board Meets To Discuss Future
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Ohio Pharmacy Board Approves Large Increase In Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy has agreed to more than double the number of medical dispensaries in the state over the next year to deal with patient complaints about access and high prices.
Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary Of Medical Marijuana Program
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf marked the fifth anniversary of the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act on Saturday.
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens In Irwin
Friday morning, the Second Lady of Pennsylvania became the first patient at a new medical marijuana dispensary in Irwin.
West Virginia Medical Marijuana Patient Registration To Start This Week
Nearly four years after West Virginia lawmakers allowed a regulatory system to be established for medical cannabis products, eligible residents can start registering to eventually receive them.
State Tax Dollars Awarded For Expansion Of Medical Cannabis Production In Mon Valley
The state of Pennsylvania has awarded a grant of state tax dollars to a medical marijuana grower in this area.
Counties Cannot Ban People On Probation, Parole From Using Medical Pot If They Are Registered In Program, Pa. Supreme Rules
The Pa. Supreme Court struck down a county's policy that forbade people on probation from using cannabis if they are registered in Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program.
State Medical Board Of Ohio Rejects Request To Make 'Bengals/Browns Fans' Official Medical Marijuana Condition
Unfortunately for Ohio NFL fans, there will be no medical relief for their allegiance to mediocre teams.
Whoopi Goldberg's Medical Cannabis Company 'Whoopi & Maya' Shuts Down
According to its website, Whoopi Goldberg's medical cannabis company Whoopi & Maya is shutting down.
Petition To Make 'Bengals/Browns Fans' Official Medical Marijuana Condition Submitted To Ohio Medical Board
Football fans in Cincinnati and Cleveland have been suffering for years, and one person has a solution to the issues.
Man Suing PWSA Claims He Was Fired For Lawfully Using Medical Marijuana
A former PWSA employee is suing the company because he claims he was fired for using medical marijuana.
Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Sales Top $500M In First 2 Years
Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program has passed a half-billion dollars in sales since it began dispensing the drug nearly two years ago.
Court To Decide If Probationers Can Use Medical Marijuana
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will decide whether people on probation and other forms of supervision can use cannabis if they are registered in Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program.
County Court Sued Over Ban On Probationers Using Medical Marijuana
A lawsuit is challenging a Pennsylvania county's policy that people on probation and other forms of court supervision may not use medical marijuana, even if they are in the state registry.
Pittsburgh Police Officer Placed On Paid Leave For Reportedly Using Medical Marijuana
A Pittsburgh Police officer was placed on paid administrative leave for reportedly using prescribed medical marijuana and failing a random drug test.
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