Yaasmeen
@yaasmeenp.bsky.social
Writer, reader, former cult leader. Events at @SpotlightPA. Call me, beep me at [email protected]
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Cannabis firms interested in expanding into Pennsylvania spent $1.6 million on lobbying as they try, so far unsuccessfully, to bend the ear of legislators and get first crack at a legal recreational market. Via Kate Huangpu.
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Weed companies spent $1.6M to sway PA lawmakers in 2024
Medical marijuana sellers could see huge profit boosts if Pennsylvania lets them expand into the recreational market.
www.spotlightpa.org
March 17, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Cannabis firms interested in expanding into Pennsylvania spent $1.6 million on lobbying as they try, so far unsuccessfully, to bend the ear of legislators and get first crack at a legal recreational market. Via Kate Huangpu.
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/03...
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/03...
To everyone who went to Barns & Noble book festival
March 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
To everyone who went to Barns & Noble book festival
I think I saw a different Anora?
March 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I think I saw a different Anora?
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When rumors began circulating that Penn State could close campuses, I began researching whether such a plan would require Board of Trustees approval. I couldn't get a straight answer.
Now, Penn State has announced it will shutter locations. And I still can't get a straight answer.
Now, Penn State has announced it will shutter locations. And I still can't get a straight answer.
Trustees’ role unclear in Penn State campus closures
Up to 12 of Penn State’s 20 commonwealth campuses could close under Bendapudi’s plan. It’s unclear what authority the board has in approving the plan.
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March 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
When rumors began circulating that Penn State could close campuses, I began researching whether such a plan would require Board of Trustees approval. I couldn't get a straight answer.
Now, Penn State has announced it will shutter locations. And I still can't get a straight answer.
Now, Penn State has announced it will shutter locations. And I still can't get a straight answer.
We are live!
Today! Join us at 6 p.m. on Zoom to have your Pennsylvania budget questions answered by a top state Democrat Rep. Jordan Harris
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Ask a top PA Democrat about Shapiro’s latest budget pitch
Join us Feb. 20 with Rep. Jordan Harris to talk PA’s latest budget proposal and what happens next on weed, education, and more.
www.spotlightpa.org
February 20, 2025 at 11:11 PM
We are live!
Today! Join us at 6 p.m. on Zoom to have your Pennsylvania budget questions answered by a top state Democrat Rep. Jordan Harris
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/02...
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/02...
Ask a top PA Democrat about Shapiro’s latest budget pitch
Join us Feb. 20 with Rep. Jordan Harris to talk PA’s latest budget proposal and what happens next on weed, education, and more.
www.spotlightpa.org
February 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Today! Join us at 6 p.m. on Zoom to have your Pennsylvania budget questions answered by a top state Democrat Rep. Jordan Harris
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/02...
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/02...
Has anyone checked in on Philadelphia???
February 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Has anyone checked in on Philadelphia???
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Pretty big deal. @bookshop-org.bsky.social is selling ebooks now. You can now support indies while purchasing digital books.
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January 28, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Pretty big deal. @bookshop-org.bsky.social is selling ebooks now. You can now support indies while purchasing digital books.
bookshop.org/ebooks
bookshop.org/ebooks
Our latest book club pick 💅🏽
January 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Our latest book club pick 💅🏽
This is so disappointing. This adaptation had the opportunity to highlight and introduce us to so many young Nigerian actors/actresses. Instead, they just threw a bunch of big names in here and I know their accents are gonna be horrible. *Deep sigh* here we go again I guess
Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris and Tosin Cole will star in the film adaptation of ‘CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE’ from Gina Prince-Bythewood.
(https://variety.com/2025/film/news/children-of-blood-and-bone-cast-release-date-thuso-mbedu-amandla-stenberg-damson-idris-tosin-cole-1236251360/)
(https://variety.com/2025/film/news/children-of-blood-and-bone-cast-release-date-thuso-mbedu-amandla-stenberg-damson-idris-tosin-cole-1236251360/)
January 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This is so disappointing. This adaptation had the opportunity to highlight and introduce us to so many young Nigerian actors/actresses. Instead, they just threw a bunch of big names in here and I know their accents are gonna be horrible. *Deep sigh* here we go again I guess
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new from me: the debate of how (and whether) to legalize recreational marijuana returns as the new legislative session starts!
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/01...
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Regulation, restorative justice at center of PA legal weed debate
After years of false starts, members of the Pennsylvania legislature are restarting a debate over legalizing recreational marijuana.
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January 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
new from me: the debate of how (and whether) to legalize recreational marijuana returns as the new legislative session starts!
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/01...
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/01...
A snow day with no Tik Tok to keep me company
January 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
A snow day with no Tik Tok to keep me company
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Registration is open!
Learn how we hold Penn State accountable
Join us Jan. 23 for an inside look into our coverage of one of Pennsylvania’s most influential institutions.
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January 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Registration is open!
My holiday books. I am satisfied 🙂↕️
December 26, 2024 at 5:26 PM
My holiday books. I am satisfied 🙂↕️
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Beyoncé and Blue Ivy perform at the #BEYONCEBOWL
December 25, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Beyoncé and Blue Ivy perform at the #BEYONCEBOWL
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Beyoncé brings out Tiera Kennedy, Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer and Reyna Roberts
December 25, 2024 at 11:17 PM
Beyoncé brings out Tiera Kennedy, Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer and Reyna Roberts
Beyoncé still not on???
December 25, 2024 at 11:04 PM
Beyoncé still not on???
They’re gonna give Luigi a reality show at this point
December 23, 2024 at 5:00 PM
They’re gonna give Luigi a reality show at this point
Did you miss our trivia event last week 👀 Or did you perform so bad you embarrassed all of Pennsylvania? Well, the quiz is now available on our website!
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How well do you know Pennsylvania?
Spotlight PA hosted a night of virtual trivia on all of the biggest news, pop culture stories, and more from across the state.
www.spotlightpa.org
December 17, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Did you miss our trivia event last week 👀 Or did you perform so bad you embarrassed all of Pennsylvania? Well, the quiz is now available on our website!
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2024/11...
www.spotlightpa.org/news/2024/11...
Love hearing that everyone in our book club over at Spotlight hated or DNF’d this month’s book. I was suffering in silence for too long…
December 17, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Love hearing that everyone in our book club over at Spotlight hated or DNF’d this month’s book. I was suffering in silence for too long…
Assassins….drones… The east coast is finally getting interesting again
December 16, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Assassins….drones… The east coast is finally getting interesting again
All eyes were on Pennsylvania this year, but how well do you know the Keystone State? Find out at our virtual trivia night on Thursday, Dec. 12: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 10, 2024 at 6:08 PM
All eyes were on Pennsylvania this year, but how well do you know the Keystone State? Find out at our virtual trivia night on Thursday, Dec. 12: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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In Pennsylvania, the next big election never feels far away.
After a 2024 presidential race in which Republicans dominated statewide contests and Democrats held on by a hair in the state House, political insiders’ attention is already turning to the 2026 gubernatorial race.
After a 2024 presidential race in which Republicans dominated statewide contests and Democrats held on by a hair in the state House, political insiders’ attention is already turning to the 2026 gubernatorial race.
Stacy Garrity tops GOP list of possible governor candidates
Garrity was first elected Pennsylvania treasurer in 2020 and Republican insiders say she built a broad coalition.
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December 10, 2024 at 2:46 PM
In Pennsylvania, the next big election never feels far away.
After a 2024 presidential race in which Republicans dominated statewide contests and Democrats held on by a hair in the state House, political insiders’ attention is already turning to the 2026 gubernatorial race.
After a 2024 presidential race in which Republicans dominated statewide contests and Democrats held on by a hair in the state House, political insiders’ attention is already turning to the 2026 gubernatorial race.
