HARRISBURG, Penn., Feb. 22, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – Governor Tom Wolf today announced the Pennsylvania Department of Health has approved AGRiMED Industries in Carmichaels, Greene County, to begin operations, bringing the statewide total to 11 grower/processors.
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Wolf Administration Unveils When and Where Medical Marijuana Will be Available to Patients
HARRISBURG, Penn., Feb. 13, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – Governor Tom Wolf today announced medical marijuana will be available for patients at approved dispensaries beginning February 15.
Medical Marijuana Program; Electronic Tracking System
HARRISBURG, Penn., Feb. 9, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – Notice is hereby given, under 28 Pa. Code § 1151.39 (relating to electronic tracking system), that the Department of Health (Department) is prescribing the use of MJ Freeway’s electronic tracking system.
Wolf Administration Approves Two Medical Marijuana Dispensaries to Begin Operation
HARRISBURG, Penn., Feb. 9, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – Governor Tom Wolf today announced the Pennsylvania Department of Health approved medical marijuana dispensaries in Chester and Lancaster counties to begin operations, bringing the statewide total to eight.
Auditor General DePasquale Challenges 11th Congressional District Candidate to Debate Benefits of Marijuana Legalization
HARRISBURG, Jan. 31, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — Auditor General Eugene DePasquale today challenged 11th Congressional District candidate Joe Peters to a debate over the benefits over the regulation and taxation of marijuana.
Keystone State Auditor General Advocating for Pennsylvania Legalization
While the Keystone State’s medical marijuana program has only just begun, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale is ready for Pennsylvania legalization to tap into the recreational market to benefit the state budget, reduce the costs associated with simple possession arrests, curb the opioid epidemic and create jobs.
Wolf Administration Approves Third Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Begin Serving Patients
HARRISBURG, Penn., Jan. 24, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – Governor Tom Wolf today announced the Pennsylvania Department of Health has approved Ilera Healthcare’s medical marijuana dispensary in Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County.
Wolf Administration Approves Medical Marijuana Dispensary and Grower/Processor to Operate
HARRISBURG, Jan. 19, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – Governor Tom Wolf today announced the Pennsylvania Department of Health approved a Butler County medical marijuana dispensary and a Lawrence County grower/processor to begin operations.
Wolf Administration Approves First Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Begin Serving Patients
HARRISBURG, Penn., Jan. 4, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – Governor Tom Wolf today announced the Pennsylvania Department of Health has approved the state’s first medical marijuana dispensary authorized to begin serving patients. GuadCo LLC’s dispensary, Keystone Canna Remedies in Bethlehem, Northampton County, has received final approval to begin serving patients as soon as medical marijuana is available from approved growers.
Governor Wolf: More than 10,000 Patients Registered for Medical Marijuana Program
HARRISBURG, PA, Dec. 27, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – Governor Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Health today announced that 10,135 patients have registered to participate in the medical marijuana program, with 1,188 certified by a physician to participate.
Wolf Administration Approves Two More Facilities to Begin Medical Marijuana Production
HARRISBURG, Penn., Dec. 19, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Pennsylvania Department of Health today announced GTI Pennsylvania, LLC, Montour County; and Pennsylvania Medical Solutions, LLC, Lackawanna County, have been approved to begin growing and processing medical marijuana at their facilities.
Wolf Administration Approves Fulton County Facility to Begin Medical Marijuana Production
HARRISBURG, Penn., Dec. 6, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – The Wolf Administration’s Pennsylvania Department of Health today approved Ilera Healthcare LLC., in Taylor Township, Fulton County to grow and process medical marijuana, becoming the fourth facility to be operational.
More Than 6,000 Patients Register for Medical Marijuana Program Since Launch Two Weeks Ago
HARRISBURG, Penn., Nov. 16, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that more than 6,000 patients and more than 300 caregivers have registered for Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program since the Medical Marijuana Patient and Caregiver Registry launched November 1.
Governor Wolf Announces Medical Marijuana Program Patient Registry Reaches 3,800 in First Week
HARRISBURG, Penn., Nov. 8, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Governor Tom Wolf announced today that just over 3,800 patients and more than 200 caregivers have registered for Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program since the Medical Marijuana Patient and Caregiver Registry launched last week.
Governor Wolf Announces First Medical Marijuana Grower/Processor to Begin Production
HARRISBURG, Penn., Oct. 17, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today approved Cresco Yeltrah to begin growing and processing medical marijuana at its Jefferson County location, making it the first facility to be deemed fully operational in Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program.
Department of Health Seeks Patient and Caregiver Input on Medical Marijuana Regulations
HARRISBURG, Penn., Sept. 25, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Acting Health Secretary and Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine today encouraged patients and their caregivers to provide comments on the proposed regulations for their participation in the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program.
Governor Wolf Urges Congress to Prohibit Department of Justice from Disrupting Medical Marijuana Programs
HARRISBURG, Penn., Sept. 6, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — In a letter to Congress, Governor Tom Wolf today again expressed his concern over any interference by the federal government in Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program implementation.
Agriculture Secretary Visits Industrial Hemp Research Projects Exploring Economic Potential for Promising, Versatile Crop
HARRISBURG, Penn., Aug. 17, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited two of 14 research projects that seek to demonstrate the economic value and viability of industrial hemp as a marketable crop in Pennsylvania.
Department of Health Launches Practitioner Registry for Medical Marijuana Program
HARRISBURG, Penn., July 26, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Acting Secretary of Health and Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine today announced that physicians can now take the first steps to participate in the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program by completing the Practitioner Registry.
Pennsylvania Department of Health Grants Medical Marijuana Permits for Dispensaries
HARRISBURG, Penn., June 29, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today granted 27 dispensary permits for medical marijuana dispensaries. The permittees will now have six months in which to become operational, before they can begin dispensing medical marijuana.
Pennsylvania Department of Health Releases 12 Medical Marijuana Permits for Growers/Processors
HARRISBURG, Penn., June 20, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today released information on the issuance of 12 permits for medical marijuana growers/processors in the state. The permittees will now have six months in which to become operational before they can begin growing medical marijuana. Entities receiving permits were notified by mail.
Governor Wolf Vows to Protect PA Medical Marijuana Patients from Federal Government
HARRISBURG, Penn., June 15, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Governor Tom Wolf today said the federal government should not get in the way of Pennsylvania delivering relief via medical marijuana to suffering children, families and veterans. The letter comes after reports that Attorney General Sessions had personally asked Congress to repeal an amendment that protected state-approved medical marijuana programs from disruption by the federal government.
Department of Health Finalizes Temporary Regulations for Physicians to Participate in Medical Marijuana Program
HARRISBURG, Penn., June 2, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy today announced that regulations for physicians to participate in the medical marijuana program will be published in the June 3 edition of the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Pennsylvania Department of Health Releases Application to Become an Approved Laboratory for Medical Marijuana Testing
HARRISBURG, Penn., May 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy today announced applications are now available online for laboratories to become an approved laboratory for the testing of medical marijuana for the Commonwealth’s medical marijuana program.
Department of Health Asking for Input on Medical Marijuana Temporary Regulations for Physicians
HARRISBURG, Penn., April 11, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Department of Health Secretary Dr. Karen Murphy today urged the medical community to provide feedback on proposed temporary regulations for physicians interested in participating in the Medical Marijuana Program under Act 16.
Department of Health Provides Update on Medical Marijuana Program Implementation in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 21, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — At her regular briefing of the status of Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program, Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy today announced applications for medical marijuana grower/processors and dispensaries will be available beginning January 17, 2017.
Department of Health Asks for Patient Input on Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 4, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Karen Murphy today encouraged Pennsylvanians who will be eligible for the Medical Marijuana Program to participate in a short survey to help ensure the program will meet their needs.
Department of Health Provides Update on Medical Marijuana Program Implementation in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 25, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Department of Health Secretary Dr. Karen Murphy today announced temporary regulations for marijuana growers and processors.
Department of Health Names John J. Collins as Director of Pennsylvania’s Office of Medical Marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 4, 2016 /Weed Wire/ – Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy today announced that John J. Collins has been named director of the Office of Medical Marijuana. Collins, who currently works in the Department of Health’s HIV Care Section, will assume his new role on Aug. 8, 2016.
Pennsylvania Becomes 24th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis
HARRISBURG, Pa., April 18, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Yesterday, in front of a crowd of patients and advocates Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed SB 3, making Pennsylvania the 24th medical cannabis state in the country to adopt a comprehensive medical marijuana program.
Cannabis Decriminalization Proposed in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
On Feb. 8, 2016, the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, held a press conference regarding Mayor Eric Papenfuse’s ordinance proposal to amend the city’s codified ordinances to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana.
State Rep. Mike Vereb Supports Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania
LOWER PROVIDENCE — Following a panel discussion on Wednesday at the Lower Providence Township Building, state Rep. Mike Vereb announced his support for a state Senate bill that would allow doctors in Pennsylvania to prescribe medical marijuana to patients.