Mike Tyson's Quest for Cannabis Reform in Pennsylvania
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, known for his formidable boxing career and tumultuous personal life, has taken a significant step in promoting safe and legal cannabis use in Pennsylvania. During a visit to the state Capitol last week, Tyson met with lawmakers, including Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, to advocate for greater accountability and legitimacy in the cannabis industry.
Tyson's brand, Tyson 2.0, partners with other celebrities to promote cannabis products, and he has personally credited the substance with helping him overcome addiction. The company has also ventured into the market of Delta 8 products, which are often sold as THC but have little regulation due to a loophole in federal law.
Tyson's primary goal is to address the issue of untested and potentially harmful intoxicating hemp products, which have become widely available since the passage of the 2018 farm bill. These products, also known as Delta 8, contain chemical compounds similar to THC but are often sold without age controls or testing. Tyson's business partner, Ryan Burke, believes that these products need further regulation on both a state and federal level.
In Pennsylvania, recreational cannabis use is legal only for medical purposes, while other states have implemented adult-use laws. Governor Josh Shapiro has expressed support for legalization, estimating that it could generate over $500 million in new tax revenue in the first year.
Despite concerns from lawmakers, including Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, who met with Tyson but declined to provide specifics about their conversation, the former boxer remains committed to pushing for change. In an interview, Tyson stated that he was "looking at me as if I'm the product of cannabis," highlighting his personal journey and desire to see accountability and safety in the industry.
As the state legislature continues to grapple with the issue of cannabis reform, Tyson's efforts serve as a reminder of the need for greater regulation and transparency in the industry. With his experience and reputation, he may be just the heavyweight champion Pennsylvania needs to push for safe and legal cannabis use.
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, known for his formidable boxing career and tumultuous personal life, has taken a significant step in promoting safe and legal cannabis use in Pennsylvania. During a visit to the state Capitol last week, Tyson met with lawmakers, including Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, to advocate for greater accountability and legitimacy in the cannabis industry.
Tyson's brand, Tyson 2.0, partners with other celebrities to promote cannabis products, and he has personally credited the substance with helping him overcome addiction. The company has also ventured into the market of Delta 8 products, which are often sold as THC but have little regulation due to a loophole in federal law.
Tyson's primary goal is to address the issue of untested and potentially harmful intoxicating hemp products, which have become widely available since the passage of the 2018 farm bill. These products, also known as Delta 8, contain chemical compounds similar to THC but are often sold without age controls or testing. Tyson's business partner, Ryan Burke, believes that these products need further regulation on both a state and federal level.
In Pennsylvania, recreational cannabis use is legal only for medical purposes, while other states have implemented adult-use laws. Governor Josh Shapiro has expressed support for legalization, estimating that it could generate over $500 million in new tax revenue in the first year.
Despite concerns from lawmakers, including Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, who met with Tyson but declined to provide specifics about their conversation, the former boxer remains committed to pushing for change. In an interview, Tyson stated that he was "looking at me as if I'm the product of cannabis," highlighting his personal journey and desire to see accountability and safety in the industry.
As the state legislature continues to grapple with the issue of cannabis reform, Tyson's efforts serve as a reminder of the need for greater regulation and transparency in the industry. With his experience and reputation, he may be just the heavyweight champion Pennsylvania needs to push for safe and legal cannabis use.
. His company is making bank off Delta 8 products that are basically unregulated - it seems like a pretty sweet gig. Is he really looking out for the greater good, or is this just another way to line his pockets? 
I need some more info on how he's planning to address the issue of untested and potentially harmful intoxicating hemp products. He mentions that his business partner believes in further regulation, but what about all the money Tyson 2.0 could make if they just leave things as is? 
And what's the deal with Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward declining to provide specifics about her conversation with Tyson? Sounds like she might be hiding something... 
i am literally so hyped 4 mike tyson's efforts on cannabis reform!! like he knows a thing or two about gettin clean & sober lol! his partner ryan burke is straight fire too, talkin bout regulation & all that jazz 
. governor shapiro is all for it tho 
. mike tyson's all about transparency & accountability, and i am HERE FOR IT 
. i'm all for regulation, but let's not forget that cannabis is still an illegal substance in many places. it's a slippery slope if you ask me... but hey, at least he's trying, right? 
. He's got a personal stake in it, having credited weed with helping him get sober. Now, I'm all for people being able to make their own choices about substance use, but there's a big difference between recreational and medical. The Delta 8 stuff is sketchy at best - they're basically unregulated wild cards that could be toxic 
. If Mike Tyson can bring some much-needed attention to this issue and get lawmakers on board, maybe we'll see some real change happen in PA 
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. The fact that he's already got his foot in the door with Delta 8 products shows he's not just some celebrity jumping on the bandwagon 
. It's great to see him advocating for regulation and testing – it's like, we get it, cannabis can be sketchy if you don't know what you're doing 
. Now, if only they could figure out a way to make it easier for people to access these products without breaking the law 
. Still, kudos to Mike Tyson for being a voice of reason in the industry and I'm down with his efforts 
it's crazy that some lawmakers are still hesitant to address this issue, especially with the revenue potential of legalized cannabis 
. i love how mike tyson is using his platform to bring attention to this and his personal story is so inspiring 
having struggled with addiction himself, he knows firsthand what can happen if you're not careful... so yeah let's hope he can make some real progress on this front! 
, but I'm a bit skeptical about some of these Delta 8 products... they sound kinda sketchy to me 
. I mean, we need more regulation on both state and federal levels so people know what they're getting into. It's also interesting that the governor is on board with legalization, but I don't think it's just about the money - it's about people's health and well-being 
also, how can we trust tyson's brand when he's got a history of...well, let's just say "colorful" behavior 
His story is real and inspiring, and it's about time we see more ppl speaking out for safe & legit products. Those Delta 8 products are straight up sketchy, fam 
. We need stricter regulations ASAP so people don't get taken advantage of. I'm low-key hoping PA gets adult-use laws soon, that'd be a whole new level 
! Governor Shapiro's on the right track with the tax revenue estimate, gotta keep it real 
I think it's awesome that Mike Tyson is taking on this issue! He's definitely using his platform for good. As you know, Pennsylvanians have been dealing with a lot of sketchy CBD shops popping up left and right, and it's high time we got some real reform going on 
and im all for pennsylvania getting in on the cannabis action too $500 million in tax revenue sounds like a sweet win 
. I think it's awesome that he's using his platform to raise awareness about the risks of untested hemp products – we need more voices like him pushing for change 
! And let's be real, $500 million in new tax revenue is not bad either 
. I'm rooting for Tyson 2.0 and hoping he can help bring about some real change 
... and now governor shapiro is all about legalizing it for tax revenue