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An investigation into Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana card program, including questionable health claims, weak oversight, and unfair rules.

Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Debra Bogen faced questions about her department's oversight of medical marijuana doctors, during a February 2025 state Senate budget hearing.

Medical marijuana oversight bill advances after Spotlight PA investigations reveal doctor concerns

by Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA

A bipartisan bill to increase oversight of Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program cleared the state House after Spotlight PA investigations revealed concerns about doctor practices and patient care.

5 key takeaways from Spotlight PA’s investigations into Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana card system

by Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA

Illustration of three doctors, with a hand holding two tokens, one of a red X and one of a marijuana leaf.

WATCH: Inside the big business of medical marijuana cards in Pennsylvania

by Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA

A person holds a magnifying glass up to a picture of a doctor, as part of that doctor's file.

A handful of Pa. doctors approved 1/3 of medical pot cards in a single year. Experts question the quality of care.

by Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program has allowed doctors with past misconduct to certify patients.

New limits, oversight for Pa.’s medical marijuana doctors proposed in response to Spotlight PA investigation

by Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA

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