Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA
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Pa. Counties Face Uncertainty as They Grapple with How to Spend Opioid Settlement Funds
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A drug task force, a county detective and a body scanner at a county jail are some of the proposed uses that county officials across the state have sought clarity on.
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Medical Marijuana Law Update Would Lift the Advertising Ban on Pa. Doctors
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A sponsor of the legislation said it would help “level the playing field” between doctors and third-party companies.
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Secret Meetings by Board Overseeing Pa.’s $1 Billion in Opioid Settlements Draw Criticism
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The oversight board also does not let the public speak at meetings and says it’s not subject to the state’s Right-to-Know Law
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Pa. Opioid Settlement Money: What You Need to Know
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In Pennsylvania, there’s currently no single resource for people to see how counties and local governments plan to spend the money. But understanding the process can help you influence it.
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Pa. Health Department Faces Lawmaker Questioning over Medical Marijuana Doctor Data
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The agency has sued to keep secret how often individual doctors approve patients for medical marijuana.
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Three Ways Shapiro’s Budget Would Change Public Health in Pennsylvania
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Shapiro’s budget proposals include boosting money for public health agencies, programs to prevent maternal mortality and taxing recreational marijuana sales.
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Expecting More Than $1 Billion in Opioid Settlement Money, Pa. Grapples with Policing Versus Treatment
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Gov. Josh Shapiro has touted the money as “specifically earmarked for treatment,” but some counties want to hire more police officers and bolster drug task forces.
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Sunshine Week: 5 Tips to Win a Pa. Open Records Fight and Overcome Secrecy in Government
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Success isn’t guaranteed. But in honor of Sunshine Week — an annual celebration of access to public information and open government — Spotlight PA offers some strategies to improve your odds.
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Pa. Department of Health Sues to Keep Medical Marijuana Program Data Secret
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Patients need a doctor’s permission to get a medical cannabis card in Pa. But data on those approvals remain secret.
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5 Ways Pa.’s Marijuana Laws Could Change in 2023
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The Pennsylvania legislature is considering everything from expanding who can get medical marijuana to full legalization. Here’s what you need to know.