Today In History: Delaware Declares Independence from Great Britain and Pennsylvania
On June 15, 1776, Delaware declared its independence from both Great Britain and the colony of Pennsylvania. Delaware never existed as an independent colony under British rule. The colony of Pennsylvania was split into upper and lower sections with separate colonial...
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Facilitate Banking for Medical Marijuana Businesses
HARRISBURG, Pa. (April 14, 2022) – Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill to provide medical marijuana businesses better access to banking and insurance services. The enactment of this legislation would remove a roadblock in front of the developing...
Pennsylvania Governor Vetoes “Constitutional Carry” Bill
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Dec. 13, 2021) – Earlier this month Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed a “constitutional carry” bill that would have made it legal for people in the state to carry a firearm – concealed or open – without a permit. Passage of this legislation would have also created...