Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro

The conversation around cannabis legalization in Pennsylvania is pivoting towards a potential state-run model, akin to the existing system for alcohol sales. This approach, which would involve using the framework of state-run liquor stores to manage and distribute recreational marijuana, aims...

Although a measure to legalize recreational cannabis in Pennsylvania has a chance to pass the state Legislature, lawmakers said they first need to discuss which system (private or state-run) would be more appropriate to commercialize cannabis statewide, per a local news outlet. What Happened...

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) has proposed legalizing and taxing recreational cannabis as part of his 2023-2024 budget request. What Happened The government budget, an estimated $188 million in annual cannabis revenue by 2028, proposes to impose a 20 percent tax “on the...