As the state legislature considers changing the law, federal prohibition looms large.
By Anthony Hennen
Gambescia + Morris: Faint concern for health risks with widespread use of cannabis
Few public health groups have anything to say about the risk of marijuana. One potential scenario: the country’s next public health crisis.
By Stephen F. Gambescia and Thomas Morris
Two state senators introduce first bipartisan bill to legalize the adult use of marijuana in Pennsylvania
Two state senators are working to legalize the adult use of marijuana in Pennsylvania, but state leaders’ responses to their efforts are mixed.
By Blake Barstar
Dan Bartkowiak: New push for legal weed uses old tactics: levying false claims, ignoring science and harm in other states
Senator Mike Regan’s op-ed about marijuana makes several flawed conclusions, and the bill that he is sponsoring will hurt our state by commercializing this harmful drug.
By Dan Bartkowiak
Sen. Mike Regan: Legalization of adult-use marijuana is inevitable
It’s time for Pennsylvania to legalize adult-use marijuana, and in doing so improve the safety, state, and opportunities of our neighborhoods. Change is coming – let’s leverage it for good.
By Sen. Mike Regan
Philly Dem joins Erie Republican to propose marijuana legalization
A bipartisan duo of senators introduced a measure Wednesday to legalize adult use cannabis in Pennsylvania.
By Christen Smith
Dan Bartkowiak: Why is science not Gov. Wolf’s guide for marijuana policy?
The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, American Psychological Association, Endocrine Society, American Addiction Centers, and Center for Disease Control all agree: Recreational marijuana is a bad idea.
By: Dan Bartkowiak
Kyle Sammin: Gov. Wolf wants to legalize marijuana. He should fix the PLCB first
Pennsylvania’s Governor wants to liberalize marijuana in the Commonwealth. He should start by reforming the state’s antiquated Liquor Control Board — one of the most restrictive in the nation.
By Kyle Sammin
Colton Grace and Dan Bartkowiak: Marijuana won’t solve coronavirus budget woes – but will put health and safety at risk
While the legalization of recreational marijuana would only be a “drop in the bucket” in Pennsylvania’s budget deficit, it would increase costs on the government in many other areas, because of the wave of negative effects for its citizens’ health and well being.
By Colton Grace and Dan Bartkowiak