Jan 23, 2025 · State Reps. Dan Frankel (D., Allegheny) and Rick Krajewski (D., Philadelphia) want Pennsylvania to create state-owned cannabis stores that operate like existing Fine Wine and & Good Spirits...

Feb 5, 2022 · Lawmakers are set to take the first serious step toward legalizing recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania. A hearing scheduled Monday in the Senate Law and Justice Committee will be the first time a l...

Jan 6, 2025 · Pennsylvania is facing a looming budget crisis, and legalization advocates are pushing recreational cannabis revenues as a way to fill state coffers. Plus, there's growing interest from the public and lawmakers, as well as concern over lost tax revenue to nearby states that have legalized weed.

6 days ago · Gov. Josh Shapiro has called for its legalization, including in his Tuesday budget address.

Medical marijuana was made legal in Pa. in 2016, but recreational sales elude the commonwealth. Here’s what you should know, from who is eligible to buy to what a path to legalization might look like.

Recreational marijuana is entirely illegal in Pennsylvania and cannot be possessed. Medical marijuana, on the other hand, is legal in the state, and registered patients can possess up to 90 days supply of possession of marijuana.

Sep 16, 2024 · 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. Emily...

Jan 1, 2025 · Pennsylvania has had many failed attempts to legalize recreational marijuana over the past several years. Nearly every surrounding state has now passed laws permitting adult-use...

Although medical marijuana patients would be allowed to grow up to five marijuana plants for personal use, recreational home grows would not be allowed. The bipartisan measure would establish a system of licensed and regulated marijuana businesses, overseen by the Department of …

Jun 19, 2024 · HARRISBURG — Gov. Josh Shapiro made legalizing recreational marijuana a centerpiece of his budget pitch this year, but cannabis advocates and Pennsylvania lawmakers say such a proposal is unlikely to be part of a final deal.