Weed, Waters, and Sunshine
Saturday, March 28, 2026 (Season 1 | Episode 2)
This week on Centre Access: Pennsylvania debates legalizing marijuana and the hundreds of millions it could bring in. AI is showing up in political campaigns in ways that might surprise you. Trout season is almost here, and there are new spots to fish in Centre County. Local groups want a say in what happens to Rockview's 5,700 acres. We check in on ICE deployments at Pennsylvania airports β including right here in State College. And nearly 40 dogs got a second chance. Plus, our Documenters had a dramatic week at the township meetings β and you'll want to hear what they found.
π LINKS TO THIS WEEK'S STORIES
This week on Centre Access: Pennsylvania debates legalizing marijuana and the hundreds of millions it could bring in. AI is showing up in political campaigns in ways that might surprise you. Trout season is almost here, and there are new spots to fish in Centre County. Local groups want a say in what happens to Rockview's 5,700 acres. We check in on ICE deployments at Pennsylvania airports β including right here in State College. And nearly 40 dogs got a second chance. Plus, our Documenters had a dramatic week at the township meetings β and you'll want to hear what they found.
π LINKS TO THIS WEEK'S STORIES
- Shapiro projects $729M if pot made legal, but no agreement on framework, reporting by Ford Turner, Centre Daily Times
- States Collected Nearly $25 Billion from Legal Adult-Use Cannabis Sales, reporting by Violet Cavendish, MPP
- Cannabis Facts and Stats, CDC
- Shapiro parodies and chatbot phone banks β how AI is popping up in Pa. elections, reporting by Kate Huangpu, Spotlight PA
- Afield: Trout season is almost here. See where stocking happens in Centre County, reporting by Mark Nale, Centre Daily Times
- Centre County groups call for public role in shaping the future of Rockviewβs land, reporting by Bret Pallotto, Centre Daily Times
- Has ICE been deployed to PA airports? What to know on security in State College, beyond, reporting by Trebor Maitin, Centre Daily Times
- Almost 40 dogs rescued from emergency situation in Centre County, reporting by Anna Licastro, 6 WJAC
- Centre County PAWS Caring for Dozens of Dogs Removed From Home Following Humane Investigation, Geoff Rushton, StateCollege.com
- Emergency Dog Intake at Centre County Paws After Humane Investigation, The Lockhaven Express
π CENTRE DOCUMENTERS
Full notes from this week's public meetings are at centredocumenters.org.
This week's meetings:
- Spring Township Water Authority β
- Benner Township Planning Commission β cancelled
βοΈ OTHER RECOMMENDED READING β resources on local government transparency
- Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act (Open Meetings Law), PA Office of Open Records
- A Guide to Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, PA News Media Association
- Important Sunshine Act Update: PA Supreme Court Reverses Commonwealth Court on Act 65 Meeting Agendas, The Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs
- PA Supreme Court eases 24 hour notice rule for local officials, angering transparency advocates, WESA
Creators and Guests
Host
Denzel Massaley
Denzel Massaley is a member of the founding Centre Access podcast team. A scriptwriter and editor for every episode, he is most often the voice you hear hosting the show.
Host
Francisco Calvo
Francisco Calvo is a member of the founding Centre Access podcast team. A scriptwriter and editor for every episode, he is often the voice you hear hosting the show.
Writer
Jennae Overton
Jennae Overton is a member of the founding Centre Access podcast team. A scriptwriter and editor for every episode, she is a voice you hear sharing stories each week.
Guest
Olivia Warren
Olivia Warren attends and documents local government meetings for Centre Documenters. She is a regular contributor to Centre Access, where you can hear her share highlights from the week's public meetings across the county.
Writer
Victoria Misuraca
Victoria Misuraca is a member of the founding Centre Access podcast team. A scriptwriter and editor for every episode, she is a voice you hear sharing stories each week.
