Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Expand Medical Marijuana Program Despite Federal Prohibition
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Sept. 25, 2023) – Last week, the Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill that would expand the state’s medical marijuana program by allowing growers to sell directly to patients despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. Sen. Chris Gebhard...
Pennsylvania Bill Would Ban State and Local Enforcement of Some Federal Gun Control
HARRISBURG, Pa. (May 3, 2023) – A bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate would ban state and local enforcement of some federal gun control. This would take a big step toward bringing such federal acts to an end within the state. Sen. Doug Mastriano...
Today in History: Work Begins on Pennsylvania Constitution of 1776
On this date in 1776, work began on Pennsylvania’s first constitution. Adopted two months later, the constitution has been described as “the most democratic in America” in its time. As was the case with the drafting of many of the early state...