In a recent opinion piece entitled “It’s time for a sensible approach to cannabis in Pennsylvania,” author Karen O’Keefe makes a number of arguments in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana in the Commonwealth. But her piece is filled with misleading claims,...
"If you don't believe marijuana has addictive qualities, then you're not paying attention." - PA State Rep. Craig Williams The addiction-for-profit marijuana industry has its sights set on Pennsylvania, and if we don’t speak up now, its influence may push our state...
‘From bright to barely functioning’ - Parents of children harmed by marijuana use urge state officials to reject commercializing marijuana sales in Pennsylvania. (HARRISBURG, PA) On Tuesday, May 6th, at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, parents of children harmed by...
Today’s marijuana products — including high-potency vapes, edibles, dabs, and extracts — are far stronger and more dangerous than ever before. Legalizing the commercial sale of these products for recreational use would harm Pennsylvania families and...
As Pennsylvania considers legalizing the commercial sale of marijuana for recreational use, a growing chorus of voices is urging our leaders to pause—and listen. At the 2025 Pennsylvania Leadership Conference, the panel discussion "Truth on Weed: Examining the Harm...
A Bad Deal for Pennsylvanians Governor Josh Shapiro continues to push for commercializing marijuana sales, with his plan for a 20 percent tax, which he is counting on to fuel his large increase in spending in his proposed 2026 state budget. Gov. Shapiro admitted he...
Across the country, communities are proving that when enough people take a stand, marijuana legalization can be stopped. Time and again, states have rejected efforts to legalize recreational weed—whether through legislative defeats or voter decisions at the ballot...
"I hear stories all the time of the impacts of marijuana on people and really catastrophic impacts on them." - Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. A three-minute video from Truth On Weed highlights news stories covering families speaking out about the tragedy they have endured...
(HARRISBURG, PA - February 4, 2025) Today’s budget remarks by Governor Josh Shapiro failed to address the significant costs that would befall Pennsylvanians with high-potency THC marijuana being marketed and sold for retail recreational use -- costs like a rise in...
In 2024, Pennsylvania Family Institute continued its mission of protecting family values, religious liberty, and the sanctity of life across the Commonwealth. Here are some of the year's most significant achievements and developments that have shaped Pennsylvania's...