Cannabis Businessman Daniel Kessel Out of Jail & Prepping Dispensary Application
Cannabis businessman or underground legacy operator Daniel Kessel of Budhub is out of jail after being arrested and plans to apply for a dispensary license in March. The successful referendum last year to amend the Constitution of New Jersey said adult-use cannabis sales start January 1, 2021. There were no caveats about regulation. Kessel noted […]
The Continued Rise of Live Resin in the Cannabis Market
One of the most innovative in the cannabis market space is live resin. Its popularity has soared in recent years. Due to scientific research suggesting its therapeutic potential, the use of cannabis and its components is drawing more public interest than ever. The market is growing quickly as cannabis consumers become more sophisticated and demanding […]
Ed “NJWeedman” Forchion Calls Instagram Biggest Enemy Since DEA
With a record of cannabis activism that spans over 30 years, Ed “NJWeedman” Forchion is calling out Instagram as his biggest enemy yet after the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). NJWeedman’s battles with politicians, the police, courts, and the FBI in California initially and then New Jersey have been widely documented. While he was enjoying the […]
Wealthy Towns in Impact Zones Added to Issues On Cannabis Discrimination Lawsuit
Attorney William Riback believes the New Jersey impact zones list is faulty since it includes towns that were not damaged by the War on Drugs. He is adding it to the lawsuit against cannabis prohibition enforcement. A class-action lawsuit Drayton v. State of New Jersey, was filed in the Superior Court in Mercer County by […]
The Top 5 Cannabis Drinks to Stay “High”drated
Experts project the cannabis drinks market will reach over $8 billion by 2027. Here are the 5 cannabis drinks.
NJ Legal Cannabis License Applications Open for Cultivators, Manufacturers, Labs
Today is the first-day cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, and testing lab license applications to operate in the NJ adult-use cannabis market are accepted. The application portal on the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission’s (CRC) website opened this morning at 9 am. Almost 500 individuals and entities established accounts in the first four hours. The CRC started […]
Underground Cannabis Lounge Rekt Café Shuttered in Atlantic City
Rekt Café, an underground cannabis lounge in Atlantic City similar to NJWeedman’s Joint in Trenton, was shut down due to a lack of permits. Rekt Café first opened in early September for the Champs business conference after-party. During the party, a city official asked about their lack of permits. He wanted to talk, but no […]
Bipartisan Expungement Bill Introduced, Congress Divided on Federal Cannabis Policy
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez & Dave Joyce introduced a bill to change federal cannabis policy to incentivize expunging marijuana convictions.
NJ CRC Releases Webinar on Adult-use Cannabis License Applications
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) released a webinar detailing the upcoming application process for an adult-use cannabis license. Commissioner Maria Del Cid said that they seek to “ensure a safe and equitable industry in our state.” She said they want the application process to be “as smooth as possible for prospective applicants.” The […]
Dover OKs Cannabis Ordinance Favoring Microbusinesses
The Board of Aldermen of Dover in Morris County has unanimously passed a cannabis regulatory ordinance that favors local microbusinesses after initially passing a ban. Only two standard licenses from any of the six categories will be allowed. But microbusinesses of all categories will not be limited. “We’re going to produce or grant as many […]
Grandson of Bob, Yohan Marley, Playing Shows at NJ Weedman’s Joint
King “Krefiii” Forchion, son of Ed “NJ Weedman” Forchion, announced that Bob Marley’s grandson Yohan Marley will perform and host a series of shows at The Joint of Miami. Yohan Marley will ignite his reggae-tinged performances starting November 25, Thanksgiving Day, with bi-weekly engagements scheduled until March 31, 2022. The Joint of Miami is a […]
NJCRC Gives Towns Cannabis Advice at the League of Municipalities
The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) Chair Diana Houenou and Executive Director Jeff Brown were featured on a cannabis panel at the NJ League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City to guide towns. The panel was held in a large room that was well-attended by many, with people lining the room. Clinton Mayor and NJ […]