Princeton Cannabis Task Force Recommends Temporary Opt-Out

The Princeton Cannabis Task Force favors temporarily opting out for fear of feeling rushed and lack of guidance from the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC). Since the CRC hasn’t given towns any public guidance yet, it makes sense. They should have been seated before COVID since the Jake Honig Act, which established the CRC, was […]

Jay-Z Wants to Set Up Fund to Help Minority Cannabis Entrepreneurs

The rap mogul Jay-Z wants to help Hispanic and Black minority cannabis entrepreneurs get into the cannabis industry through his new company. “We know we can’t fully redeem the injustices created by the War on Drugs. We can help shape a brighter and inclusive future,” Jay-Z said. “The brands we build will pave a new […]

Atlantic City Looking to Cannabis to Solve its Economic Woes

Atlantic City is banking on cannabis to fix its poor economic situation, which has only been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. A report from the Atlantic City Restart and Recovery Working Group said cannabis revenue would best address their financial woes. They were convened by Governor Phil Murphy (D). “The State should consider the […]

Apothecarium Opens 17th New Jersey Cannabis Dispensary In Maplewood

The Apothecarium NJ by TerrAscend has opened the 17th New Jersey cannabis dispensary location this week in Maplewood in Essex County. Located at 1865 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood it is now a full-service medical cannabis dispensary with 6,500 square feet of space. Apothecarium NJ Shines TerrAscend Northeast CEO Greg Rochlin and Chairman Jason Wild were […]

Cannabis Social Equity Applicants Focus of Third NJ CRC Meeting

The third NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) focused on cannabis social equity applicants and cannabis license issues raised by the public. “I’m really excited to have everyone join us for this conversation,” said NJ CRC Chair Dianna Houenou. “Getting acclimated to a new state agency and new information is not easy,” she admitted. Former NJ […]

NJCBA Alliances Ensure Minority Representation in NJ Cannabis

The New Jersey CannaBusiness Association (NJCBA) announced alliances with economic justice and business advocates to ensure minority representation in the NJ cannabis industry. “Whether potential license holders or general contractors or subcontractors, the state must ensure that people of color are part of the economic fabric of the cannabis industry that gets woven in the […]

NYC Cannabis Parade 2021 Featured Schumer Promising to Legalize

The annual NYC Cannabis Parade & Rally took place in Union Square and featured U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) calling for legalization. He lamented the lives that were ruined because people were caught for a cannabis crime. Schumer was happy to reflect on New York’s legalization bill, the Marijuana Retail and Taxation Act […]

Dover Cannabis Microbusiness Dispensary Campaign Led by Sativa Cross

Chris Velasquez of the Sativa Cross activist group wants to persuade the Dover Council in Morris County to allow a cannabis microbusiness. Working with fellow Sativa Cross activist and Dover resident Chris Almada, they have successfully organized fin favor of cannabis in Dover. “The council basically, they talked about it a little and placed a […]

Hoboken Cannabis Review Board Approves Harmony Dispensary

Harmony Dispensary received unanimous support for its plan to open a dispensary from the Hoboken Cannabis Review Board. It’s main competitor Terrapin applied for a license in the 2019 round, which should have been announced 16 months ago. Despite not having a license, Terrapin is protective of their Hoboken turf and sued Harmony Dispensary so […]

Canna Pop-Up Legalization Forum Next Week as Livingston Debates

As Livingston, NJ, in Essex County debates allowing a cannabis company in town, local business people are holding a New Jersey marijuana legalization forum to educate the public. Husband and Wife team Robert Allen and Holli Ehrlich are hosting a virtual cannabis educational Canna Pop-Up forum. It’s next Tuesday, May 4th. The talk is is […]

Princeton Task Force Discusses NJ Legal Weed Town Options

The Princeton Cannabis Task Force met for a second time to review NJ legal weed town options and discussed homegrow. The Cannabis Task Force has established two subcommittees. The first one is on economic and community impact to focus on making a recommendation to the Mayor and Council whether they will allow a cannabis company, […]

Underground Cannabis Edibles Baker Savvy Jane Seeks Legitimacy

Savvy Jane is an underground entrepreneur who loves making cannabis edibles for people and wants to go legitimate. In the vein of Ed “NJWeedman” Forchion and others, Savvy Jane wants a license to make edibles along with a café. “My oldest daughter’s name is Savannah Jane, so I kind of took it from there,” she […]