NJ Cannabis Legalization Sponsor Nick Scutari New Senate President
The New Jersey Legislature was reorganized today with NJ cannabis legalization sponsor Nick Scutari (D-Union) becoming State Senate President. NJ cannabis legalization opponent State Senator Ron Rice (D-Essex) nominated Nia Gill (D-Essex) against Scutari. He was a consistent opponent of Scutari during the cannabis reform debate. She followed his lead. Shortly after the surprising defeat […]
NJCRC Denies 2018 Medical Cannabis RFA Lawsuit Winners Licenses
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) denied the winners of the 2018 medical cannabis RFA lawsuit against the Department of Health (DOH) the licenses they expected. NJ CRC Executive Director Jeff Brown explained the process started July 16, 2018. A Request for Application (RFA) for six permits with two in each region, was opened. […]
NJCBA Panel with Incoming NJ Senate President Nick Scutari, Doesn’t See Home Grow Passing Soon
New Jersey CannaBusiness Association (NJCBA) President Ed DeVeaux hosted an online zoom chat with NJ cannabis sponsor and incoming New Jersey Senate President Nick Scutari (D-Union) on home grow. DeVeaux asked about the feasibility of home grow legislation passing. “I don’t see it happening any time soon,” Scutari said. He said he is not against […]
Consultants at New Syndx Eager to Help NJ Cannabis Social Equity License Applicants
New Syndx wants to use its expertise assisting companies elsewhere to help NJ cannabis social equity license applicants in New Jersey. They are a unique consulting firm since they specifically look for micro-business applicants to be clients. While devoid of the financial assets and connections large cannabis companies have, micro-businesses are favored in the interim […]
NJ Cannabis Businesswoman Diana McElroy on Marketing
NJ cannabis businesswoman Diana McElroy is making a name for herself in cannabis by bringing people together. She immigrated to the United States from Poland when she was seven and started school at PS 105 in the Bronx, not speaking a word of English. Her family then moved to Queens, Long Island, and eventually Denville […]
Demystifying the NJ Cannabis Testing Labs Business Application Process
Prospective New Jersey cannabis testing labs undergo a significantly different process from other businesses when applying for the ability to operate. The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) created six official classes of cannabis business licenses in cultivation, manufacturing, wholesaling, distribution, delivery, and retail dispensaries. Cannabis testing labs are a de facto seventh class. Last week […]
The Continued Rise of Live Resin in the Cannabis Market
One of the most innovative in the cannabis market space is live resin. Its popularity has soared in recent years. Due to scientific research suggesting its therapeutic potential, the use of cannabis and its components is drawing more public interest than ever. The market is growing quickly as cannabis consumers become more sophisticated and demanding […]
Ed “NJWeedman” Forchion Calls Instagram Biggest Enemy Since DEA
With a record of cannabis activism that spans over 30 years, Ed “NJWeedman” Forchion is calling out Instagram as his biggest enemy yet after the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). NJWeedman’s battles with politicians, the police, courts, and the FBI in California initially and then New Jersey have been widely documented. While he was enjoying the […]
Wealthy Towns in Impact Zones Added to Issues On Cannabis Discrimination Lawsuit
Attorney William Riback believes the New Jersey impact zones list is faulty since it includes towns that were not damaged by the War on Drugs. He is adding it to the lawsuit against cannabis prohibition enforcement. A class-action lawsuit Drayton v. State of New Jersey, was filed in the Superior Court in Mercer County by […]
The Top 5 Cannabis Drinks to Stay “High”drated
Experts project the cannabis drinks market will reach over $8 billion by 2027. Here are the 5 cannabis drinks.
Underground Cannabis Lounge Rekt Café Shuttered in Atlantic City
Rekt Café, an underground cannabis lounge in Atlantic City similar to NJWeedman’s Joint in Trenton, was shut down due to a lack of permits. Rekt Café first opened in early September for the Champs business conference after-party. During the party, a city official asked about their lack of permits. He wanted to talk, but no […]
Valley Wellness: Top Pick for a New Jersey Dispensary License
Lawyer, educator, and businesswoman Sarah Trent’s Middle Valley Partners was the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission’s (CRC) top pick for a New Jersey medical dispensary license. Doing Business as Valley Wellness, they will open the first medical cannabis dispensary in Somerset County in Raritan Borough. “We put so much effort into that application in 2019,” Trent […]