The new Cannabis & Hemp Research Institute (CHRIS) at Stockton University seeks to provide education, research, and resources for the local and national cannabis and hemp markets. The new institute builds on the Cannabis Studies academic program at Stockton. They will develop research focusing on hemp cultivation practices, non-medical cannabis research, lab testing, and the […]
The New Jersey Cannabis Trade Association (NJCTA) will provide six scholarships for a Cannabis Certification from Mercer County Community College (MCCC) in a cannabis college course. The class costs $500 and starts May 3rd. Scholarships for the non-credited cannabis college certification course developed by Valley Wellness CEO Sarah Trent will go to those who meet […]
African American social justice advocates are criticizing Governor Phil Murphy for not appointing a Black man to the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC). Aslo, Rowan University in Glassboro in Gloucester County is setting up a cannabis think tank. Cannabis Regulatory Commission Faces Backlash The first Commissioner appointed, Krista Nash, is a White woman who is a […]
Leaders in medicine, government, and philanthropy have joined the leadership of the Cannabis Education and Research Institute (CERI). CERI, a non-profit organization, works to improve the accessibility of medicinal cannabis and supports unbiased, evidence-based research for consumers, clinicians, payers, and policymakers. Peter F. Cammarano and Dr. Fikry W. Isaac are joining CERI’s Board of Trustees, […]
Cannademix, the first New Jersey cannabis academic conference was held. It was hosted in conjunction with Middlesex County College in Edison. The event had three panels on academia, science, and the politics of reform in New Jersey. It was organized by Why Not THC. It’s a scientific consulting firm led by Joshua Alb, a cannabis […]
Cannabis advocates recently attended the Ocean County Freeholder meeting to protest their ban on the sale of cannabis in their borders. Last month, the Ocean County Freeholders drafted a resolution to ban the sale and legalization of cannabis in the county. Although the resolution carries no legal weight, the entirely Republican board was unanimous in […]
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