Legislation

City Council Votes To Keep Recreational Pot Sales Out of Medical Dispensaries Downtown

City Council clarifies that medical marijuana dispensaries downtown cannot sell recreational pot, with sponsors hoping to "clarify" city code and prevent confusion.

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Employers in Philadelphia Prohibited from Mandating Marijuana Testing for Most Job Applicants

Philadelphia employers will soon be prohibited from asking job seekers to undergo marijuana screenings during interviews, sparking debate over how this shift could impact public safety and fair hiring practices.

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Council Asks Philly Voters: Should City Back State Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Sales?

Council members Green, Henon, and Squilla urge voters to weigh in on decriminalizing recreational marijuana use for those 21 and older. The city council is asking residents whether they support a state law change to regulate pot sales.

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