Bryan WCuraleaf Grovels For Support From Customers For Denied License
Last week the NJCRC denied Curaleaf’s renewal application. Curaleaf has since taken actions to grovel support from its customer base.
Dan UlloaJersey City Cannabis Board OKs 2 Dispensaries, Adjourns 3
The Jersey City Cannabis Board approved two cannabis dispensary applications and adjourned three which had problems.
Zen Leaf & The Botanist Fined Again for Ignoring Medical Cannabis Patients
Verano Zen Leaf and Acreage/The Botanist were fined for the second time in less than 12 months for ignoring medical cannabis patients.
Town Politics Hurting Small Cannabis Companies & Legacy Operators Going Legit
Despite the intentions of the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC), many legacy operators going legal and small cannabis companies continue to struggle. Red tape and cautious small-town suburban politicians favor large cannabis companies that are Multi-State Operators (MSOs) or backed by former MSO executives. “It’s definitely hard if you’re not a well-capitalized MSO right now,” […]
Design 710, NJ Leaf Open 34th and 35th NJ Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) recently announced the opening of Design 710 and NJ Leaf as the 34th and 35th New Jersey medical dispensaries in Atlantic City and Freehold. Both had “soft openings” where they started selling to cannabis patients without the great fanfare of a ribbon cutting “grand opening.” Design 710 in […]
Jersey City Cannabis Board Contradicts Planning Board on Distance Issue
The Jersey City Cannabis Control Board (CCB) insisted a city council resolution leads to a pin in the map requiring a 600 ft distance be enforced versus the Planning Board’s interpretation of pulling permits merits a pin. They approved two cannabis dispensary applications, denied two, and carried one. Altalune Denied Altalune at 288 Central Ave. […]
1st NJ Black Woman-Owned Cannabis Dispensary Holistic Solutions Open
Holistic Solutions opened as the first Black and woman-owned New Jersey medical cannabis dispensary Friday in Atco in Waterford in Camden County. It is the 33rd medical cannabis dispensary to open in New Jersey since the program launched ten years ago. Their medical cannabis dispensary or Alternative Treatment Center (ATC) had its grand opening today. […]
Heady NJ StaffChanging Priorities Lead To Job Cuts At Ayr Wellness
Job cuts at Ayr Wellness forces 180 employees out of work during the company’s plans to improve efficiency and realign key priorities.
Jersey City Cannabis Board OKs 3 Dispensaries, Carries 1 Repp’d by Indicted Attorney
The Jersey City Cannabis Board approved three applications and carried one more where an indicted attorney represented the applicant.
But first… Board attorney Ron Mondello first swore in the new cannabis board Commissioner, Jose Cantarero.
Pro-Putin Russian Oligarch Backing Curaleaf Verified
A Russian oligarch backed by President Vladimir Putin is a significant funder of the Multi-State Operator (MSO) Curaleaf, according to Forensic News. There had been some questions about Curaleaf’s connection to Russian oligarchs. It has now been verified. New documents from Cyprus that have been uncovered detail Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich’s finances and relationship with […]
NJEDA Announces Launch of Cannabis Grant Program
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced the creation of its Cannabis Equity Grant Program. It is long awaited. Up to $10 million in state funding will be available for applicants. It’s designed to help start-ups with early-stage expenses and technical training. “The establishment of the Cannabis Equity Grant Program will help aspiring small business owners […]
Cannabis News: Jersey City Cannabis Board Approves 5 Dispensaries
In the latest NJ cannabis news, the Jersey City Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved five cannabis dispensary applications, including one owned by Hudson County Commissioner Jerry Walker. Legacy to Lifted, LLC at 490 West Side Ave was first. They were previously carried. Attorney Micci Weiss noted they received state approval from the NJCRC on October […]
