Jessica F. Gonzalez and M4MM Leading the Way to a Just NJ Cannabis Industry
Jessica F. Gonzalez is a Hispanic lawyer who has been fighting for NJ cannabis industry legalization as a leader of Minorities 4 Medical Marijuana (M4MM). In a short time, Gonzalez has become well-known in New Jersey cannabis. She has spoken on many panels, including more than one at Canna Pop-Up. She was born in Ecuador […]
NJ Cannabis Trade Association Formed, Hearing Canceled
The existing New Jersey dispensaries have formed the interest group NJ Cannabis Trade Association (NJCTA) ahead of adult-use legalization. Shaya Brodchandel of Harmony Dispensary chairs the group. They are one of the smaller dispensaries that is a member of the NJCTA. Susanna Short, a consultant for iAnthus, helped organize the NJ Cannabis Trade Association. She […]
New Jersey Cannabis Law Hearing Thursday
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to have a hearing on Thursday regarding the New Jersey cannabis law implementation of the referendum. New Jersey cannabis law implementation has been polling well all year. So it is not the gamble it would appear to be on the surface to set the details of something that may or […]
NJBIA Cannabis Panel Held with National Prohibitionist Kevin Sabet
The NJBIA cannabis panel on the prospective NJ adult-use cannabis industry was held today, with the national leading prohibitionist Kevin Sabet speaking first. Leading prohibitionist Kevin Sabet was given time to speak before the panel. He acknowledged his efforts are funded by the former drunkard and pill popper Patrick Kennedy, whose wife is running for […]
NJ CAN 2020: Leading the Way to Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization
NJ CAN 2020 is the campaign leading the effort to pass the cannabis legalization referendum in three short weeks. “New Jersey needs to start a new chapter and turn the page on this war on cannabis,” NJ CAN 2020 Campaign Manager Axel Owen said. He was previously the Executive Director of the New Jersey Democratic […]
Maine Cannabis Market Opens Slowly After Long Wait
The Maine cannabis for adult-use market opened today after being legalized by a referendum in 2016 and blocked by the former Governor. Comparable to the opening of Disneyland, it might not be the great destination it eventually becomes of how many details were rushed to open it as soon as possible. Cannabis Market Details The […]
Vermont Cannabis Market Finally Legalized After Delay & Uncertainty
Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) has finally allowed a bill that legalizes the Vermont cannabis adult-use market to become law. There was some uncertainty as to whether Scott would sign it after it passed the Vermont legislature. Scott allowed it to become law without his signature. “Ten of the eleven states that have legalized adult-use […]
PA Cannabis Festival 2020 Brings Canna Themed Vendors and Crowd
The Pennsylvania Cannabis Festival this past weekend was a great gathering of cannabis-related enthusiasts, advocates, patients, and business people. Held outside Kutztown this past weekend, the site consisted of two large pavillions with vendors in tents surrounding them. There were many people of different ages there, though mostly younger people. A few seniors and eccentrics […]
NACB Releases Cannabis Social Equity Guide to Enhance Diversification
The National Association of Cannabis Businesses (NACB) released cannabis Social Equity Guidelines yesterday, outlining recommendations to address the inequities caused by the War on Drugs. The recommendations provide policymakers with a roadmap to increase opportunity, training, and investment in individuals who live in areas adversely affected by the criminalization of cannabis. They plan to release […]
CannAtlantic Conference Highlights Cannabis Social Justice Issues
The virtual CannAtlantic conference held on Saturday highlighted many social justice issues, along with New Jersey legalization. Organized by Tauhid Chappell and the Philadelphia Area Black Journalists (PABJ), the event was supposed to be held in Philadelphia in the spring before COVID struck. Instead, it was held online and utilized a conference website, Zoom, and […]
Lawsuit by Station Seeks to Delay Harmony’s Hoboken Dispensary
Terrapin Station is seeking to block the opening of Harmony’s Hoboken dispensary satellite which has the go-ahead to open soon. Hoboken Dispensary Issues Peter Marcus, a spokesman for Terrapin Stationsaid the lawsuit doesn’t fundamentally block Harmony from opening. He said it asks the court to decide whether Harmony must go through the Medical Marijuana Review […]
Kevin Smith’s Mooby’s Takes Over Red Bank Pizzeria
Kevin Smith’s fictional “Mooby’s” is taking over a pizza place in Red Bank as a pop-up restaurant. Mooby’s will operate as a temporary pop-up restaurant in Giani’s Pizza. Mooby’s is open from tomorrow Friday, Sept. 18th to the 25th. Mooby’s pop up has taken over Gianni’s and redecorated the place on Wikoff Place off Broad […]