Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA
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New Limits, Oversight for Pa.’s Medical Marijuana Doctors Proposed in Response to Spotlight PA Investigation
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The bill would give the Department of Health discretion on which doctors in the medical marijuana program would receive extra scrutiny.
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Thousands More Pennsylvania Medical Professionals Could Approve Cannabis Patients Under Proposals
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The changes could increase options for patients, supporters say.
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Spotlight PA Investigation Spurs Call for More Oversight of Who Can Be a Medical Marijuana Doctor
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A proposal could clarify eligibility for physicians, and it’s intended “to protect the health and safety of the patients” in Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program, two lawmakers say.
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Prior Misconduct Rarely an Obstacle for Doctors in Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program
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One doctor’s battle to rejoin Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program reveals how the state wields its gatekeeping power.
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The Fight Over Giving Out Needles to Drug Users in Pa., Explained in 9 Numbers
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Opioid settlements support syringe programs, but they’re considered illegal across most of Pennsylvania. A look at the numbers sheds light on the conflict.
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Pennsylvania Opioid Money: Coroners and Drug Testing Approved, Kensington Residents Denied
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Pennsylvania expects to receive more than $1 billion in opioid settlement money. Decisions made by a powerful and secretive oversight board could set a precedent for years to come.
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Drug Testing, Philly Parks and Other Opioid Money Decisions Await Final Approval in Pennsylvania
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A state oversight board is expected to reconsider a range of programs, including money for county coroners, initiatives connected to district attorney offices and media campaigns.
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Secret Opioid Cash Meetings Criticized by Pa. Lawmaker After Spotlight PA and WESA Reporting
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The board is responsible for oversight of the state’s opioid settlement money, which is expected to exceed $1 billion.
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Lifesaving or Misguided? Funding Pa. Coroners with Opioid Settlements Criticized
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Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — A lot of people hope opioid settlement money will save lives. Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro, who negotiated settlements with opioid companies as Pennsylvania’s attorney…
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Stuck Between High Fees and Low Wages, How Much Money Will It Take to Fix PA’s Child Care Staffing Crisis?
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Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed increasing taxpayer money for child care, but advocates say the ultimate cost needs to be far higher.