NJ Cannabis Market Safe as Governor Murphy Wins Close Re-Election
Governor Phil Murphy (D) has won re-election, becoming the first Democratic New Jersey Governor to do so since 1977. Thus the NJ cannabis market will be developed by his appointees. His opponent, former Assemblyman Jack Ciatrelli (R), was against cannabis legalization. The race was surprisingly close. While Murphy had a double-digit lead in the polls […]
Hillview Med Poised to be the First Solo NJ Medical Cannabis Cultivator
Hillview Med is poised to be the first medical cannabis cultivator based in New Jersey to get to market. They won a license in the 2019-2021 medical cannabis license Request for Application (RFA). The current New Jersey cannabis cultivators also grow medical marijuana as part of their vertically integrated license, where they control the whole […]
Philly Cannabis Entrepreneur Jewish Sauce Boss Will Edelstein’s JSB Certifications Helping Patients
Will Edelstein is building his lifestyle brand Jewish Sauce Boss (JSB) and helping patients through his platform JSB Certifications in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Helping Potential Medical Cannabis Patients JSB Certifications specializes in assisting people to become medical cannabis patients via telemedicine appointments. Founded in 2019, it began from the demand for a community initiative […]
Canna Pop-Up Attracts Green Rush Crowd Eager to Enter Cannabis Industry
The networking event Canna Pop Up offered an interesting look into the nuances of the NJ cannabis industry as it’s developing into the Green Rush in New Jersey, with opportunities for making money. It was run by Robert Allen and Holli Ehrlich, their first in-person event after holding digital events during COVID-19. The Canna Pop-up […]
Both Candidates Have Strong Cannabis Records in Jersey City Ward E Council Race, likely a 1st for NJ
Both candidates in Jersey City’s downtown Ward E City Council race have strong records on cannabis policy, likely a first in New Jersey. Incumbent Councilman James Solomon is running against Municipal Prosecutor Jake Hudnut. It is a tight race with the candidates fighting to look more progressive than the other on most issues, including cannabis. […]
Murphy Open to NJ Cannabis Home Cultivation
Governor Phil Murphy (D) said he’s open to considering NJ cannabis home cultivation legalization, as activists have said two State Senators signed on as sponsors to a bill that allows medical cultivation. Noted cannabis advocate and journalist Jay Lassiter posed the question online of whether Phil Murphy would support NJ cannabis home cultivation on the […]
Husband & Wife Owners of CBD of Newton Seek Micro Dispensary License
Patrick and Stephanie Walsh Simpson launched their store CBD of Newton after Patrick had a cancer scare. Now they want a micro dispensary license. “We take a lot of pride in educating consumers here,” Patrick said. “Not just in CBD but also in the different cannabinoids. We want to give people a place to discuss […]
Cannabis Vendor Arrested on Distribution, Money Laundering Charges
Cannabis vendor and legacy operator Daniel Kessel of Bud Hub has been arrested by Ocean County Police and charged with several crimes. He was charged with possession, possession with intent to distribute, distribution of marijuana, and second-degree money laundering. Police also seized marijuana, paraphernalia, his Bud Hub-branded Jeep, and over $400,000 in cash. A Bud […]
Social Equity Cannabis Company Incubator Launched in New Jersey
The Boston-based cannabis company Lantern has launched an incubator in New Jersey geared towards assisting Social Equity applicants. They recently launched the New Jersey Cannabis Project to provide social equity entrepreneurs with the resources and knowledge to succeed. “We know how hard it is to raise the money. One to get the license and stand […]
The Effects of the Announcement of the 2019 Medical Marijuana Licenses
Since the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) announced the winners of 14 cultivation and four vertically integrated medical marijuana licenses, great changes are coming to New Jersey cannabis. “The current alternative treatment centers have not kept pace with patient need,” said CRC Chairwoman Dianna Houenou. “We constantly hear from patients that prices are […]
NJCRC Holds Webinar for Budding Adult-use Cannabis Entrepreneurs
The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) held a webinar on what adult-use cannabis entrepreneurs should know before applying for a NJ Cannabis license. “We really want to give an orientation overview of how businesses can prep for their applications,” CRC Chair Dianna Houenou said. She noted over 1100 people tuned into the webinar. CRC Executive […]
Move Over Delta 8 Cartridges There’s a New Disposable in Town
Maja Wellness is excited to announce the launch of their CUR8 Disposables line which includes Delta 8 cartridges. It’s a superior disposable product that will help adult cannabis and CBD consumers achieve relief with a few puffs. Maja Wellness has brought CUR8 to several trade show events. It has been the buzz of the show […]