TerrAscend NJ Awarded Permit to Process Cannabis
TerrAscend NJ has been issued a permit to process cannabis by the (NJDOH) to process, extract, and manufacture cannabis products. Along with processing, it includes extraction and manufacturing a wide range of branded form factors. That includes vapes cartridges, concentrates, topicals, tinctures, and edibles under the Ilera Healthcare, Kind Tree, and Prism brands. We are […]
NJ Cannabis Trade Association Provides Cannabis College Scholarship
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 […]
GTI Rise Opens 14th Dispensary in Paramus, New Jersey
Green Thumb Industries (GTI) Rise announced their Paramus medical cannabis store opening in New Jersey yesterday. It is the 14th dispensary location in New Jersey. This is GTI Rise’s second location in New Jersey and the 54th store for the Multi-State Operator (MSO). Their main location is in Paterson. Profits from the first day of […]
Camden Eyes MJ Dispensaries, Suburbs/Small Towns Decry Progress
The City of Camden is debating whether to allow marijuana or MJ dispensaries, while many small-town and suburban mayors and police are complaining about the passage of cannabis reform. Camden business administrator Jason Asuncion said the city’s attorney is reviewing the cannabis legislation. Reviewing MJ Dispensaries Laws “There are important decision-making points for the city […]
NJ Native Peter Barsoom of 1906 Sees Opportunities in Cannabis
Cannabis company 1906 New Highs CEO Peter Barsoom sees many opportunities in his home state of New Jersey in the cannabis industry as licenses become available. He grew up in East Brunswick in Middlesex County before he left for college. Barsoom said he consumed cannabis in college but stopped when he found certain strains or […]
NJ Cannabis Lending Bill Passes Assembly Health Committee Hearing
Senator Troy Singleton’s (D-Burlington) bill to enhance NJ cannabis lending and address marijuana banking passed the Assembly Health Committee hearing with bipartisan support. It has been introduced into the Assembly as A. 5179, “Revises certain restrictions on ownership of medical cannabis alternative treatment centers.” Singleton’s bill has the same title under S. 2875 Assembly members […]
CRC Faces Backlash, Rowan University Sets up Cannabis Think Tank
African American social justice advocates are criticizing Governor Phil Murphy for not appointing a Black man to the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC). Also, Rowan University in Glassboro, 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 Social […]
NJ Native Jill Cohen Opens CannaBoss Lady CBD Store in Maplewood
Jill Cohen has opened a female-centered CBD store in Maplewood called the Cannaboss Lady, selling beauty, health, and cannabis wellness products. TheCannaBossLady was first an online platform built to help people make informed decisions about hemp and CBD products while creating a community of empowered women in the cannabis space. Since October 2019, she has […]
Murphy Completes Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) Appointments
Governor Phil Murphy announced the appointment of Maria Del Cid and William Wallace to the CRC. With Sam Delgado, Chair Dianna Houenou, and Krista Nash, it’s now complete. The Cannabis Regulatory Commission will regulate New Jersey’s medical cannabis and adult-use marketplaces. Jeff Brown will serve as Executive Director. “As we move forward to establish a […]
NJ Cannabis Hearing Rescheduled for Friday, Showdown Delayed
After the expected NJ cannabis hearing was canceled yesterday, it has been put back on the calendar for Friday at 3 pm, and the legislature will be meeting on Monday. This is now the second time the NJ cannabis deadline to address the referendum enabling decriminalization of cannabis bills S. 21 and A. 2535 has […]
TerrAscend Holds Job Fair in Maplewood for New Medical Dispensary
TerrAscend is holding a job fair on Friday at the Maplewood library to staff their upcoming Apothecarium dispensary at 1865 Springfield Avenue in town. Town Committeeman Victor De Luca promoted the job fair on social media. DeLuca said it would be Friday at the Hilton branch of the Maplewood Library from 11-3. Maplewood Cannabis Job […]
NJ Department of Health Comes Out Ahead in 2019 Cannabis Lawsuit
A decision in the 2019 cannabis lawsuit favors the NJ Department of Health (NJDOH) against those who said their applications should be considered for a license. Assistant Commissioner for medical marijuana Jeff Brown continued his policy of not commenting on the story. Judges Fisher, Moynihan, and Gummer ruled in the case arguing that the problems […]