Source: PennLive Gov. Tom Wolf’s change of heart on recreational marijuana could open the door to a rapidly growing new industry — and a potential revenue windfall worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Medical marijuana companies are currently subject to a 5 percent gross receipts tax, in addition to licensing fees and income taxes. Through … Read more
Source: ABC27 HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania officials say thousands of kits of the anti-overdose medication naloxone have been distributed in a statewide effort designed to prevent opioid deaths. The Health Department said demand for the handouts at government offices on Thursday caused dozens of locations to run out of the drug. It’s part of … Read more
Source: PennLive Harrisburg and Steelton-Highspire were among several central Pennsylvania school districts that have some schools identified as being in need of improvement, a designation that will mean extra support from the state. Those districts along with dozens of others from elsewhere in the state made the inaugural list of schools given that designation under … Read more