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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Republicans Refuse to Budge on Cannabis Legalization

The state’s Democratic governor and lawmakers have repeatedly proposed an adult-use program, but the GOP-controlled Senate hasn’t heeded the call.

July 14, 2026

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Senator Suggests GOP Colleagues Won’t ‘Waste’ Vote on Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Sen. Dan Laughlin reaffirmed he still expects the Democratic House to pass his adult-use bill first; otherwise, his fellow Republicans won’t risk their vote.

April 16, 2026

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

7 States That Could Still Legalize Cannabis in 2026

While bingo-card favorites Florida, Wisconsin, Hawaii and New Hampshire are off the list, the reform push continues for seven other contenders this year.

March 20, 2026

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Moves to Align Hemp Product Regulations With Federal Ban

The state’s Senate Law and Justice Committee amended legislation to include the forthcoming federal standards on intoxicating hemp products.

March 18, 2026

Pennsylvania

Harrisburg Hearing Highlights Regulatory Vacuum in Pennsylvania as Congress Acts on Intoxicating Hemp

ResponsiblePA encouraged lawmakers to use the hearing as a catalyst for legislative action that protects consumers, supports responsible businesses, and aligns Pennsylvania with national standards.

January 16, 2026

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Omits Cannabis From Budget, Misses $420 Million Annual Tax Revenue Opportunity

As transit and universities go with less, ResponsiblePA calls on the state Legislature to prioritize adult-use cannabis legalization to boost revenue.

November 13, 2025

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Could Be 25th State to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Under New Bill

State Sens. Dan Laughlin and Sharif Street introduced the bipartisan proposal to reform the commonwealth’s laws for those 21 and older.

July 10, 2025

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Governor Holds Tight to Cannabis Legalization in Budget Negotiations

Gov. Josh Shapiro calls adult-use legalization a ‘competitiveness’ issue as he spars with Senate Republicans over reforming the state’s laws.

June 20, 2025

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Lawmaker Offers New Plan to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Sen. Marty Flynn intends to introduce the Keystone Cannabis Act, but he is first asking for co-sponsorship in the upper chamber.

May 27, 2025

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Senate Kills House’s Cannabis Legalization Plan

The Senate Law and Justice Committee rejected a partisan adult-use legalization bill despite its members offering support for policy reform.

May 13, 2025

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Democrats ‘Ram’ Partisan Cannabis Legalization Bill Through House

The chamber’s lawmakers voted, 102-101, along party lines to pass the legislation, which aims to establish a state-run dispensary model

May 7, 2025

Legislation and Regulation

12 States That Could Legalize Cannabis in 2025

Cannabis Business Times is reading the nation’s legalization palm once again to predict which states will enact cannabis reform this year.

February 26, 2025