NJ Weedman’s Daughters Suing Former Associate & Landlord
Ed “NJWeedman” Forchion is suing an associate who goes by Bud Bandit, who is occupying a building in Trenton where his daughters sought to operate a hookah lounge, along with its landlord. NJWeedman is suing the landlord Rob and the occupant, underground cannabis entrepreneur Al Elk, who was previously selling at NJ Weedman’s place, the […]
NJ Cannabis Protest Against Wall Ban Draws Crowd
NJ Cannabis protesters gathered outside Wall Township city hall to voice anger with the town’s for banning cannabis stores in its May ordinance. The protest was organized by Wall resident Keith Hunsinger. He cited the 62 percent majority by Wall voters supporting cannabis as evidence the town should allow related businesses. Hunsinger said they instituted […]
Schumer, Booker, Wyden Introduce Bill to End Federal Cannabis Prohibition
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) released a draft of their bill ending federal cannabis prohibition. Their bill, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act would remove cannabis from the Controlled Substance Act, thereby ending cannabis prohibition. That would end the unfair treatment of communities of […]
NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission Focuses on Cannabis Labeling
The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) focused on cannabis labeling and packaging issues during its fifth meeting. CRC Chair Diana Houenou explained the CRC is working hard to develop rules for the adult-use cannabis market for its August 21st deadline. “Writing regulations is hefty work,” she said, noting the tight deadlines. Houenou said they might […]
Jersey City Council Discusses Cannabis Control Board, Lounges
The Jersey City Council reviewed its legal cannabis ordinance, which includes a Cannabis Control Board (CCB) to regulate who will receive a license for companies like cannabis lounges. They also debated what to do with tax revenue derived from cannabis sales. Cannabis Control Board Proposed First Assistant Corporation Counsel Nick Strasser explained that the ordinance […]
People Celebrate 7/10 Oil Day at NJWeedman’s Joint and Enjoy Weed
On 7/10 or Oil Day, a wide range of people gathered at NJWeedman’s Joint for gifting vending, a Grateful Dead cover band, and a barbecue on a sunny day. 7/10, which looks like “OIL” upside down, has become a new cannabis holiday comparable to 4/20. A range of people of different races, old Deadheads, and […]
M4MM Rally at Trenton City Hall Features Leaders & NJ Gifting Entrepreneurs
Minorities 4 Medical Marijuana (M4MM) held a rally in the parking lot of Trenton City Hall featuring several local officials, cannabis NJ gifting entrepreneurs, & NJWeedman. Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora knew cannabis flower and gummies were being sold. He was a longtime advocate of cannabis legalization in the Assembly before being elected Mayor. Denouncing the […]
The Grower JJ of Top Dawg Seeds, Inventor of the Strain Star Dawg
JJ of Top Dawg Seeds created new cannabis strains, such as the well-known Star Dawg and Tres Dawg, while in the underground legacy market. He wants a legitimate business in New Jersey now. While in the underground market of New York City, JJ created the cannabis strains Tres Dawg, Star Dawg, Sour Dawg, White Dawg, Nigerian Haze, […]
Permanent NJ Marijuana Telemedicine Bill Signed into Law
Governor Phil Murphy (D) has signed into law a bill that makes NJ marijuana telemedicine permanent, effective immediately. Assemblywomen Pamela Lampitt (D-Camden/Burlington) and Joann Downey (D-Monmouth) sponsored a bill. They want to help more New Jersey medical cannabis patients access the pain relief they need. The bill would allow healthcare practitioners to remotely authorize medical […]
NJ Cannabis Advocate on West Milford Council Happy to See Local Progress
After his experience in NJ cannabis advocacy, West Milford Councilman Michael Chazukow (R) is happy to see the progress in establishing his New Jersey town cannabis industry. West Milford in Passaic County took the initiative last December after Chazukow was elected to pass a pro-cannabis resolution before he was sworn in. This allows cannabis retailers, […]
Old Friends Collaborating to Launch Minority Cannabis Academy & Events
Brendon Robinson and Stanley Okoro are friends from childhood developing cannabis enterprise training courses and cannabis industry events. They are doing so through Minority Cannabis Academy and 420NJEvents. Brendon Robinson is the CEO, and Okoro is the Vice President of Minority Cannabis Academy (MCA), a company designed to educate people on the nuances of the […]
Curaleaf Opens NJ’s 20th Medical Dispensary in Edgewater Park
Curaleaf has opened its first satellite location and the 20th medical dispensary in New Jersey in Edgewater Park in Burlington County in South Jersey. It was a soft opening. The Grand Opening with a ribbon-cutting is tomorrow. The new medical dispensary is located at 4237 US-130 Edgewater Park, New Jersey 08010. Their primary location is […]