Fighting for Cannabis Implementation in New Jersey
The New Jersey Senate Appropriations Committee pulled the cannabis implementation bill S. 21 from the docket and gave advocates time to fight for amendments. The office of State Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), who voiced concerns about the cannabis implementation bill in committee. They said he was working on reform and referred to the bill’s sponsors […]
State Regulators Including NJ Launch Cannabis Regulators Association
Nineteen state cannabis regulators announced the formation of the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) today. Its goal is to help federal, state, and local jurisdictions that approved or are debating the legalization of cannabis. “The Cannabis Regulators Association will provide a much-needed forum for regulators to engage with each other. To identify and develop best practices, […]
Nick D’Amelio’s Cannabis Crop at TerrAscend is Almost Ready for Sales
TerrAscend’s cannabis crop, grown by Nick D’Amelio, is almost ready for the Apothecarium in Phillipsburg, which is opening later in November. D’Amelio is the Cultivation Manager/Head Grower at New Jersey. TerrAscend. He began cultivating its first cannabis crop for their Apothecarium dispensary in August. Growing Cannabis for TerrAscend/Apothecarium As a Head Grower, combining different strains […]
Just NJ Cannabis Legislation Demanded by Rev. Charles Boyer
Civil Rights leader Rev. Charles Boyer does not believe the new NJ cannabis legislation is just and led a webinar urging people to advocate for changes. “We wanted to make sure reparations justice was done,” Boyer said on why he has supported cannabis reform thus far. However, the cannabis legislation S. 21 and A. 21 […]
Bridge City Collective: A Growing Cannabis Company
Bridge City Collective is a cannabis company that is not solely driven by profit, unlike many other Multi-State Operators (MSOs). David Alport founded Bridge City Collective in 2010. Since 2017, he has co-founded new Bridge City Collective efforts in other states, such as New Jersey, with Jason Kabbes. They explained that the name “collective” or […]
NJ Cannabis Legislation Rammed Through Committees
In cannabis news, the New Jersey legislature pushed cannabis legislation through the committees after the bill to set up the cannabis industry was introduced late Friday night. “It’s taken years and years for people to come around. The people have spoken,” State Senator Nick Scutari (D-Union) said. “The Drug War in this country and this […]
Murphy Announces Appointment of Dianna Houenou as CRC Chair
Governor Phil Murphy announced today that Dianna Houenou has been appointed as Chair of the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC). As expected by insiders, Jeff Brown will be the Executive Director of the CRC. Houenou, the former ACLU-NJ Policy Counsel, currently serves as Senior Advisor to Governor Murphy. “I am proud to appoint Dianna Houenou,” Murphy […]
NJ Cannabis Legalization Assembly Hearing Scheduled for Monday
The New Jersey Assembly Oversight Committee scheduled a virtual hearing for the cannabis legalization implementation bill, A. 21, on Monday, Nov. 9th, making cannabis news. A. 21 is the Assembly version of S. 2703 sponsored by State Senator Nick Scutari (D-Union). That bill has expired since an election was held last year for the Assembly. […]
Cannabis Victories Occur in all Seven Referendums Across the Country
There were many cannabis victories on Election Night. Seven cannabis referendums passed in New Jersey, Arizona, South Dakota, Mississippi, and Montana. South Dakota and Montana both had two cannabis referendums on the ballot for separate issues. Cannabis Referendums Win Adult-use initiatives passed in Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota, with the latter approving a […]
NJ Adult-use Cannabis Legalization Referendum Passes & History Made
Voters approved adult-use New Jersey cannabis legalization by a significant margin. Thus, prohibition in the Garden State has ended, and social justice has progressed. 62.5 percent of precincts reported on November 4th at 1:05 AM. Support for cannabis reached 66.96 percent, with 1,728,560 votes to 33.04 percent and 853,034 votes against legalization. While not all […]
Five States to Vote on a Cannabis Referendum Tomorrow
New Jersey is not the only state with a cannabis referendum on Tuesday. Arizona, South Dakota, Montana, and Mississippi all seek to legalize. The New Jersey ballot question is the most likely to pass, while Mississippi’s referendum for medical and South Dakota’s adult-use questions are up in the air based on polls. Before COVID hit, […]
Vote Yes for NJ Jobs Focusing on Economic Benefits of Legalization
Vote Yes for NJ Jobs is an effort to emphasize the economic benefits of the NJ cannabis legalization referendum next Tuesday. NJ Canna Business Association (NJCBA) President Scott Rudder, who sits on the NJCAN2020 steering committee, serves as the spokesperson for the effort. Rudder said the discussion led by NJCAN 2020 has been focused on […]