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Stephen F. Gambescia: FTC won’t be keen on oversight of Big Marijuana

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023
Stephen F. Gambescia

Will the Federal Trade Commission regulate the promotion of marijuana as strictly as they do for other potentially harmful products?
By Stephen F. Gambescia

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Southeastern Dems split on notion of “safe injection” sites in Philadelphia

May 24, 2023May 31, 2023
Todd Shepherd
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Democratic Senator Christine Tartaglione proposes a statewide ban. Fellow Dems in Philadelphia and Berks County support the sites.
By Todd Shepherd

Drugs

High weed tax in Pennsylvania may repeat California’s mistakes

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023
Anthony Hennen
1

Legalization advocates fear that high taxes will drive marijuana users to the illegal market.
By Anthony Hennen

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Christine Flowers: Big Pharma’s opioid problem — and their friends on City Council

January 2, 2023January 9, 2023
Christine Flowers
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The pharmaceutical industry has some unlikely allies in Philadelphia’s City Council — including one mayoral candidate.
By Christine Flowers

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CDC: Overdose deaths up 14 percent nationally, Pennsylvania ranks third overall

December 29, 2022January 2, 2023
Anthony Hennen

Governor-elect Josh Shapiro has called opioids “Pennsylvania’s #1 public health and public safety crisis.”
By Anthony Hennen

Drugs

Eight Pennsylvania GOP senators urge Toomey to support cannabis banking

December 19, 2022December 19, 2022
Anthony Hennen
1

Federal bank regulations work against the marijuana business, even in states where it is completely legal.
By Anthony Hennen

Drugs

Becky Corbin: Pennsylvanians should elect candidates who are serious about the opioid crisis

October 12, 2022October 11, 2022
Becky Corbin

The leaders we send to Harrisburg and Washington in November must take action to end the flow of illicit drugs once and for all.
By Becky Corbin

Drugs

Federal law complicates recreational marijuana legalization in Pennsylvania

August 15, 2022August 15, 2022
Anthony Hennen
13

As the state legislature considers changing the law, federal prohibition looms large.
By Anthony Hennen

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