Cannademix Cannabis Conference Focuses Social Equity & Adult-use Rollout
The Cannademix cannabis conference featured notable panelists discussing cannabis social equity as the New Jersey adult-use cannabis market is being developed. Organized by activist and entrepreneur Josh Alb, the cannabis conference was a success with many enjoying the panels and vendors. Discussing Cannabis Social Equity Edison Councilwoman Joyce Ship-Freeman moderated a Cannademix panel with advocate […]
2019 Medical Cannabis License Winners to be Announced on Friday by NJCRC
The 2019 medical cannabis license Request for Applications (RFA), a process that began 27 months ago, is going resolved on Friday according to the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission ( NJ CRC). It has been one of the biggest impediments to New Jersey cannabis. NJDOH Issues Inherited by NJ CRC One hundred and ninety-six applicants responded […]
NJ Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners Can Enroll MMJ Patients
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) is now allowing Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (Advanced Practice registered Nurses or APNs) to enroll MMJ patients. Thus, they can write the recommendations MMJ patients use to buy cannabis at dispensaries. “Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are an integral part of medical practices and are involved […]
New York Cannabis Control Board Holds 1st Meeting, Medical Homegrow Delayed
The New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) met for the first time this week and began implementing legalization. However, medical homegrow implementation is delayed. NYC National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) Executive Director Ryan Lepore noted that the CCB appointments were delayed. So regulations regarding medical homegrow were also delayed. He said […]
Cannabis Education and Policy Event Cannademix at Middlesex College
This Friday at Middlesex College in Edison, Cannademix will feature experts in policy, cannabis education, and sports at a free event. It is being organized by Josh Alb. He is a scientist and activist who organized a march to end the War on Drugs last year. Alb wants a license in his hometown of Edison. […]
NJ NECANN Cannabis Convention Focused on Legal Market Moves
The NECANN cannabis convention in Atlantic City featured a range of panels, exhibitors, and vendors preparing for New Jersey’s budding adult-use cannabis market. “We stand to be the second-largest cannabis market in the nation. Outside of California,” said NJ CannaBusiness Association (NJCBA) board member and businesswoman Tara “Misu” Sargente. “New Jersey is going to be […]
NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission Postpones Virtual Cannabis Webinar
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) is postponing an informational cannabis webinar to Wednesday, October 13th, at 7 p.m. It was initially scheduled for tomorrow at 7. The CRC postponed it to provide more notice for the public and allow more time for questions to be submitted. The webinar will illuminate recently established recreational […]
Legacy Cannabis Entrepreneur Moe Weed Offering Trenton $10,000 to Fix Potholes
The legacy cannabis entrepreneur Moe of Moe Weed is offering the City of Trenton $10,000 to fix potholes in the South Ward. He wants to give the city money for the potholes since they often say it’s a budget issue and they cannot afford to pave the roads. “They can’t really say they don’t have […]
NECANN New Jersey Cannabis Convention Returns to AC Oct. 2-3
The NECANN New Jersey Cannabis Convention is returning to Atlantic City at the Showboat Hotel to provide business and medical education October 2-3, 2021. NECANN’s NJCANN will be the largest gathering of New Jersey’s cannabis industry professionals. It will also include those looking forward to the adult-use recreational market. There will be two locally-focused education […]
Governor Murphy Says New Jersey Adult-use Cannabis Sales Start Winter or Spring 2022
Governor Phil Murphy said he believes New Jersey adult-use cannabis sales will begin next year in the first or second quarter. Murphy was interviewed by News 12. He noted the existing medical cannabis dispensaries would be open for adult-use cannabis sales first in the first or second quarter of 2022 first. “First or second quarter […]
Amazon & Other Companies Ending Marijuana Drug Testing to Cope with Worker Shortage
Amazon and several major American companies have decided to end marijuana drug testing to cope with worker shortages. Cannabis legalization has swept the nation. It has made the enjoyment of cannabis more popular than ever in this new era of openness. Thus, some companies have realized the error of refusing to hire an otherwise qualified […]
Underground Cannabis Dispensary Busted in Bergen County
County and local police have raided an underground cannabis dispensary in Garfield in Bergen County and arrested its owners. The raid happened last week. But it was announced yesterday. Bergen County, Garfield, and South Hackensack set it up. This raid was not a shortsighted event. It was being planned for some time. The State of […]