medical marijuana

March 28, 2025 | 9:16 AM

Medical marijuana oversight bill advances after Spotlight PA investigations reveal doctor concerns

A bipartisan bill to increase oversight of Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program cleared the state House after Spotlight PA investigations revealed concerns about doctor practices and patient care.

By Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA

March 17, 2025 | 12:44 PM

Medical cannabis companies are spending big to have a say in Pa.’s legal weed future

Weed companies spent $1.6 million last year pushing Pennsylvania lawmakers to legalize recreational use of the drug.

By Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

August 13, 2024 | 12:57 PM

Can you use medical marijuana as an inmate in a Pennsylvania jail or prison? [Lancaster Watchdog]

By Dan Nephin/LNP | LancasterOnline

July 9, 2024 | 9:37 AM

Pittsburgh could shield medical marijuana patients from employer drug testing

By Kiley Koscinski/WESA

January 29, 2024 | 2:00 PM

Spotlight PA court victory leads to new academic research into Pa. medical marijuana program

In February 2023, the Pennsylvania Department of Health shared data that Spotlight PA won access to with academic researchers across the state.

By Ed Mahon/Spotlight PA

January 4, 2024 | 9:26 AM

Pa. medical marijuana cards and anxiety: What the research says

Anxiety disorders are the leading reason doctors approve patients for a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania. If you’re considering using cannabis for anxiety, here are some resources that could be useful.

By Ed Mahon/Spotlight PA

December 20, 2023 | 11:13 AM

GET THE DATA: Spotlight PA makes info on why patients qualify for medical marijuana publicly available

Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program increased its transparency after a Spotlight PA open records victory, sharing more data with academic researchers and the broader public.

By Ed Mahon/Spotlight PA

November 22, 2023 | 9:20 AM

Court orders Pa. health department to release doctor data for medical marijuana certifications

The data could help identify outliers who might be bending or breaking Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana law.

By Ed Mahon/Spotlight PA

August 12, 2023 | 5:09 AM

What changes could be coming to Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program?

One proposal would allow medical marijuana to be prescribed for any health condition

By Scott LaMar/WITF

June 28, 2023 | 9:03 AM

Medical marijuana law update would lift the advertising ban on Pa. doctors

A sponsor of the legislation said it would help “level the playing field” between doctors and third-party companies.

By Ed Mahon/Spotlight PA

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