Chris Goldstein

New data shows that over 12,000 people were arrested for cannabis possession in Pennsylvania in 2023, with police making an average of 32 arrests per day. This figure underscores the need for marijuana reform as state lawmakers prepare to reconvene next week under increasing pressure to act on...

While New Jersey’s cannabis market has experienced significant growth, with retail sales nearing $1 billion last year, consumers continue to face steep prices that are among the highest in the nation. Despite the addition of numerous dispensaries, prices for cannabis products remain...

A year after the ban on employers testing for marijuana use during the hiring process was enacted, the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations, which oversees its implementation, said it had not received any complaints over unlawful pre-hire marijuana testing in 2022, reported MSN. “This...

The Marijuana Pardon Project launched on September 1, forgives those convicted of a non-violent cannabis offense is soon coming to an end. The deadline to apply through the Board of Pardons ends September 30, 2022. “Pennsylvanians convicted of simple marijuana charges...

Despite the support marijuana enjoys among Pennsylvania voters, cannabis laws in the Keystone State remain harsh. According to a report from the Marijuana Policy Project, Pennsylvania is one of 19 US states where marijuana possession is penalized with possible imprisonment and a criminal...