Medical marijuana cardholders would be excluded from drug testing under proposed Pittsburgh bill
The bill would exclude medical marijuana cardholders in the city of Pittsburgh from drug testing requirements.
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The bill would exclude medical marijuana cardholders in the city of Pittsburgh from drug testing requirements.
This fall, Pennsylvania lawmakers are expected to address a medical marijuana issue that has lingered since the program was enacted in 2016.
This fall, Pennsylvania lawmakers are expected to address a medical marijuana issue that has lingered since the program was enacted in 2016. KDKA's Jon Delano shares the story.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Dr. Adam Rothschild, a cannabis medicine physician with PGH MMJ, about the science behind marijuana and its medical use.
Enter Senate Bill 363, sponsored by state Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-Washington County).
A former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker has created his own line of medical marijuana.
Pennsylvania medical marijuana ID cards printed in 2023 are getting a new look.
The cardholder's name, issue, and expiration dates have been flipped, and the new card has a second picture.
Only days after launching a new product for a Pittsburgh native, more than 30 could be out of a job.
Superstar rapper and Pittsburgh native Wiz Khalifa is back in town, partially for business, partially for fun.
A cannabis company has announced the launch of Khalifa Kush, a premium medical marijuana product in Pennsylvania.
The program will help senior citizens afford the cost of medical marijuana.
Of course, legally, Pennsylvania only allows medical marijuana.
Sponsors of the bill cite laws in 25 other states as well as patient benefit.
A new bill that has been proposed in the Pa. State House would expand the range of products that medical marijuana dispensaries are allowed to offer.
More than 600,000 Pennsylvanians are card-carrying patients who use medical marijuana for a variety of conditions and ailments.
A new medical marijuana dispensary has opened in Westmoreland County.
A new medical marijuana dispensary is opening in Pittsburgh.
Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation that expands access to medical marijuana in Pennsylvania.
Pandemic regulations allowing medical marijuana dispensaries to serve patients curbside and dispense three months' worth of the drugs at a time has passed the state Legislature.
Changes that were made to Pennsylvania's medical marijuana laws due to the COVID-19 pandemic could become permanent changes.
A proposal to permanently adopt pandemic-prompted changes to Pennsylvania's medical marijuana law passed a state House committee on Monday, but most Democrats on the panel voted against allowing grower-producers to use pesticides.
Controlling chronic pain is a challenge.
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy has agreed to more than double the number of medical dispensaries in the state over the next year to deal with patient complaints about access and high prices.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf marked the fifth anniversary of the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act on Saturday.
The man convicted in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting will remain on death row after Biden commuted dozens of federal inmates' sentences.
The family of a Pittsburgh-area man battling terminal cancer got a free solar system.
Monday started off with lows in the teens and single digits, but the Pittsburgh area will see a warm-up as the day goes on.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The man convicted in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting will remain on death row after Biden commuted dozens of federal inmates' sentences.
The family of a Pittsburgh-area man battling terminal cancer got a free solar system.
Monday started off with lows in the teens and single digits, but the Pittsburgh area will see a warm-up as the day goes on.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Brian McCormack, a longtime energy consultant, and Andrew Peek, a seasoned Middle East adviser, will take senior roles on the NSC, according to people familiar with the matter.
Sen. Joe Manchin sat down for an exit interview of sorts with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
There was "snow" stopping people from getting their last-minute presents on Friday.
Workers at Amazon facilities in major U.S. cities went on strike Thursday morning.
You've heard of online shopping and package scams, but what about package scams that come right to your door?
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
American Airlines will soon add nonstop service between Pittsburgh International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Downtown Pittsburgh is turning into a winter wonderland this New Year's Eve! We learned about what you can expect on New Year's Eve in the Steel City!
We moved into the PTL Kitchen to surprise Celina on her last show with us to have a Pompeani Pizza Party!
Your incredible generosity has helped us raise over $90 million for the Free Care Fund at UPMC Children's Hospital. We revealed this year's grand total!
Our PTL Pup Maz was here today! We got to see how her training has been going and if she learned any new commands!
The holiday spirit was in full swing today on the show. David and Heather got to play Santa as they exchanged gifts!
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
A Pittsburgh woman says she's dealing with a rodent infestation because of a neighboring house that's condemned.
Making housing more affordable is the cornerstone of the Gainey administration, but critics say his efforts have fallen short.
High-speed police chases can lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. But do the chases pose a risk to the public?
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
A University of Pittsburgh research group is reaching new limits and perfecting a robot to help people with ALS live better lives.
Sharon Regional Medical Center employees rallied with family and friends to save the hospital from an impending closure.
Miller Shevitz of Beaver Falls is at his happiest when he's showing off his toys.
Eleven-year-old Jayden Randall of Carrick is one of the children who is alive and thriving today thanks to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Just a few weeks ago, Christine Dankwardt worried walking down the hall would never be possible for her 15-year-old daughter Marissa.
The wiggle room the Pittsburgh Steelers once enjoyed atop the AFC North is gone.
All season long, the Pittsburgh Steelers have depended on a standard formula for winning: stop the run, protect the ball, force the opponent into mistakes.
Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists and Jacob Markstrom made 12 saves for his second shutout of the season as the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0.
Lamar Jackson threw three touchdown passes and Marlon Humphrey scored on a fourth-quarter interception return to help the Baltimore Ravens pull even with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North with a 34-17 victory over the Steelers.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
A pair of businessmen say they have plans to breathe new life into the former Redbeard's on Mount Washington.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
Another restaurant in Pittsburgh's Station Square is closing.
Construction is taking off at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
It seems that every year around the holidays, people tend to revisit a select few movies.
While 2024 may be ending, there's much to look forward to next year, including a major entertainment project by PNC Park.
Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning artist Barry Manilow will take the stage one final time in Pittsburgh.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Mariah Carey's holiday concert at PPG Paints Arena was canceled on Wednesday afternoon, hours before its scheduled start time.
It’s the season of giving, and a business is doing what it can to help a Pittsburgh family in need. KDKA-TV's Erika Stanish has more.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
Millions of Americans are heading home for the holidays in what's expected to be another record-breaking travel season. KDKA-TV's Megan Shinn has more from the Pittsburgh International Airport.
Police on Sunday received unconfirmed calls of someone with a gun at the Monroeville Mall. No evidence was found of anyone with a gun or shots being fired inside the building, police later said. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer shares the latest details.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
The 71st Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised more than $1.7 million. Here are some photos from the night.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
