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Deadline Approaches for Individuals Interested in Applying for a Pardon for...

Governor Tom Wolf and Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman said today that the deadline is approaching to apply for a pardon for select minor, non-violent...

PA Agriculture Secretary Highlights Investments in PA Hemp Industry at Hemp...

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding opened the 2022 Pennsylvania Hemp Summit welcoming nearly 100 hemp growers and entrepreneurs to the conference and trade show. He...

Penn State Develops New App Shows How Cannabinoids Interact with Medications

A new web-based application developed by Penn State researchers could help pharmacists and other health care providers improve patient safety by reducing unintended interactions...

PA Department of Health Expands Financial Assistance for Medical Marijuana Patients

The Department of Health expanded financial assistance available in the Medical Marijuana Assistance Program (MMAP) and announced the ninth clinical registrant of the Medical...

Pennsylvania Opens 2022 Hemp Permit Applications; Encourages Growers to Report Acreage,...

The PA Department of Agriculture is now taking applications for permits to grow or process hemp in the 2022 season. Grower applications for commercial...

First Bi-Partisan Bill to Legalize the Adult Use of Marijuana in...

State Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and State Senator Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) introduced bipartisan legislation to legalize the adult use of marijuana in Pennsylvania. The bill establishes...

$1.4 Million Available to Strengthen Specialty Crop Market

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is seeking projects that strengthen the state’s competitiveness of horticultural specialty crops and combat food system shortfalls associated with...

Gov. Wolf Signs Legislation Expanding Access to Medical Marijuana  

Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation that will provide important updates to Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act to ensure better access for patients. House Bill 1024 acts...

Department of Agriculture Funds Specialty Crop Projects for Pennsylvania Growers 

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced $460,000 in funds for eight projects that will increase market opportunities and competitiveness of Pennsylvania specialty crops. Funded under...

PA Ag Funds Projects to Elevate Pennsylvania Hemp Market, Increase Industry...

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced $157,735 in state funds for three projects that will increase consumer awareness of hemp and hemp products in Pennsylvania...