marijuana legalization

July 10, 2026 | 6:25 AM

Pa. election 2026: Where governor candidates Garrity and Shapiro stand on marijuana, hemp, and more

Democrat Josh Shapiro supports legalizing recreational marijuana, while Republican Stacy Garrity does not.

By Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

June 16, 2025 | 1:27 PM

Talks in Pennsylvania are at crunch time over a budget, legalizing marijuana and taxing skill games

By Marc Levy/The Associated Press

June 6, 2025 | 2:52 PM

Journalist Roundtable: Pa Budget Season Begins

By Asia Tabb

May 30, 2025 | 1:45 PM

One question dogs Pa. cannabis debate: Should big businesses have a leg up?

Balancing the desire to get recreational cannabis off the ground quickly, while giving small business a chance in the market, is Harrisburg’s toughest task.

By Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

Updated: May 13, 2025 | 4:28 pm

Bill to sell legal marijuana through state stores rejected by GOP-led panel

A leading GOP supporter of legal marijuana said the proposal would shut out the private sector and create logistical challenges.

By Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

May 9, 2025 | 4:02 PM

Recreational marijuana legalization advances in Pa., but critics want to know who will profit

By Tom Riese/ WESA

June 18, 2024 | 9:19 AM

New marijuana legalization bill unveiled in Pa. House

By Chris Potter/WESA

April 30, 2024 | 4:17 PM

The Biden administration is moving to reclassify marijuana. Here’s what that means

By Deepra Shivaram/NPR

March 5, 2024 | 3:16 PM

Where does Pennsylvania stand on marijuana legalization?

By Scott LaMar/WITF

February 22, 2024 | 9:08 AM

What to know about Shapiro’s pitch to legalize marijuana, its chances in the Pa. legislature, and more

Unlike his predecessor, Gov. Josh Shapiro has the benefit of a Democratic-led state House and a state Senate where attitudes appear to be shifting.

By Stephen Caruso/SpotlightPA and Kate Huangpu/Spotlight PA

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