When Will Pennsylvania Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis?
While there is strong support for it, Pennsylvania is falling behind its neighbors by not passing adult-use cannabis legalization. Neighboring New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and Ohio have all legalized adult-use cannabis. So, Pennsylvania lawmakers are beginning to recognize the lost financial opportunities with recreational cannabis. For non-medical consumers in Pennsylvania, the only option for […]
Guest Post: Streamlining Wholesale Purchasing for NJ Cannabis Dispensaries
As the New Jersey cannabis industry grows, lean operating is critical to success. Streamlining wholesale purchasing is a great way to reduce costs and helps maintain cash on hand. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter how great your sales might be if your operating expenses are through the roof. Streamlining wholesale cannabis purchasing combines old-school practices like […]
Jack Herer: The Man Behind the Movement to Legalize Marijuana
Jack Herer was a well-known cannabis activist and author who was a leading figure in the cannabis legalization movement. The cannabis strain lives up to the man.
Federal Cannabis Policy Advances with SAFER Banking Act, MORE Act & Rescheduling Talk
Federal cannabis policy is progressing in Congress and the Biden Administration, with the SAFER Banking Act and MORE Act advancing and talk of rescheduling. Many federal cannabis policy bills have made little progress. But major changes could be on the horizon. Senate Advances Cannabis Banking Reform Bill for First Time The U.S. Senate Committee on […]
NJ-CRC OKs NJ Cannabis Edibles Expansion, Fines TerrAscend & Columbia Care
The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) proposed allowing more NJ cannabis edibles, fined TerrAscend and Columbia Care, and approved 93 adult-use licenses. NJ Cannabis Edibles Expansion Houenou explained they want to allow more NJ cannabis edibles into the New Jersey adult use and medical cannabis markets. Brown called it very exciting that they were going to allow more NJ […]
Pro-Cannabis New Jersey Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver Passes
New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver passed away unexpectedly at the age of 71 and held pro-cannabis positions. An unspecified illness was the cause of death. She was admitted to a hospital in Livingston in Essex County on Monday and passed away yesterday afternoon. Pro-Cannabis Views Sheila Oliver was an ally in the movement to […]
NY Cannabis Social Equity Investment Fund Problems Offers Lessons for NJ
To address access to capital for cannabis entrepreneurs, the NY Cannabis Social Equity Investment Fund was established. NJ can learn from it.
MSO Curio Wellness Claims Some NJ Medical Cannabis License Winners Not Owned by Women
The MSO Curio Wellness launched a lawsuit claiming that women do not own some of the 2019-201 New Jersey medical cannabis license winners.
NJCRC Revokes Harmony Dispensary Licenses, Approves 106 New Jersey Cannabis Licenses
The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) revoked the adult-use cannabis licenses of Harmony dispensary and approved 106 New Jersey cannabis licenses for others. Vacating Awards for 3 Harmony Dispensary Licenses “The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission approved Harmony dispensary for four adult-use cannabis business license awards on December 2, 2022,” Houenou noted. They have a […]
Black Owned Kota Canna Adult-use Cannabis Dispensary to Open in Plainfield
After a long journey, the local Black-owned brand Kota Canna dispensary is set to open in Plainfield in Union County. Kota Canna CEO Shawn “First” Thorne recently received a resolution to operate in his hometown of Plainfield. They are a Goldilocks cannabis company many want to see open. All the boxes are checked as a […]
Polls: Majority Supports NJ Adult-use Cannabis Homegrow
A recent Rutgers University poll found strong majority support for NJ adult-use cannabis legalization and homegrow in New Jersey.
Governor Murphy Celebrates Anniversary of Cannabis Legalization
Earlier today, Governor Murphy tweeted about the legalization of cannabis, highlighting the opportunities created in the NJ cannabis rollout.