Toms River and Nutley Cannabis Activists Make Progress Fighting Bans
Cannabis activists made progress in Tom’s River, NJ in Ocean County, and Nutley, NJ in Essex County, stopping cannabis bans in towns where the majority voted for legalization. Toms River Cannabis Dispensary Advocacy Entrepreneur and cannabis activist Daniel Kessel of Bud Hub is a resident of Tom’s River. He was one of the leaders who […]
NJ Cannabis Home Grow Bill Gets Sponsors in Senate & Assembly
Support is growing for the NJ cannabis home grow bill with a new NJ Senate sponsor and two new Assembly sponsors. Senator Patrick Diegnan (D-Middlesex) is sponsoring S3582, “Legalizes growing or possessing up to six marijuana plants for personal recreational use, and up to 10 plants for personal medical use, by persons aged 21 or […]
Princeton Cannabis Task Force Recommends Temporary Opt-Out
The Princeton Cannabis Task Force favors temporarily opting out for fear of feeling rushed and lack of guidance from the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC). Since the CRC hasn’t given towns any public guidance yet, it makes sense. They should have been seated before COVID since the Jake Honig Act, which established the CRC, was […]
Jay-Z Wants to Set Up Fund to Help Minority Cannabis Entrepreneurs
The rap mogul Jay-Z wants to help Hispanic and Black minority cannabis entrepreneurs get into the cannabis industry through his new company. “We know we can’t fully redeem the injustices created by the War on Drugs. We can help shape a brighter and inclusive future,” Jay-Z said. “The brands we build will pave a new […]
Plainfield Eager for Benefits of the Cannabis Industry as an Impact Zone
Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp held a cannabis legalization forum where he touted the benefits they would receive from cannabis companies since they are an impact zone. He also answered questions posed by residents. “We will be guided by the wishes and desires of residents who realize the importance of the city aligning itself with those […]
Atlantic City Looking to Cannabis to Solve its Economic Woes
Atlantic City is banking on cannabis to fix its poor economic situation, which has only been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. A report from the Atlantic City Restart and Recovery Working Group said cannabis revenue would best address their financial woes. They were convened by Governor Phil Murphy (D). “The State should consider the […]
Apothecarium Opens 17th New Jersey Cannabis Dispensary In Maplewood
The Apothecarium NJ by TerrAscend has opened the 17th New Jersey cannabis dispensary location this week in Maplewood in Essex County. Located at 1865 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood it is now a full-service medical cannabis dispensary with 6,500 square feet of space. Apothecarium NJ Shines TerrAscend Northeast CEO Greg Rochlin and Chairman Jason Wild were […]
NJ Cannabis Entrepreneurs Assistance Bill Passes Committee
Senator Troy Singleton’s (D-Burlington) bill to help cannabis NJ entrepreneurs with access to capital and assistance passed the NJ Assembly Health Committee again with amendments and bipartisan support. Chair Herb Conaway (D-Burlington) said Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-Middlesex) intervened to have the amendments passed by the committee. Current law prevents any entity from holding more […]
Cannabis Social Equity Applicants Focus of Third NJ CRC Meeting
The third NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) focused on cannabis social equity applicants and cannabis license issues raised by the public. “I’m really excited to have everyone join us for this conversation,” said NJ CRC Chair Dianna Houenou. “Getting acclimated to a new state agency and new information is not easy,” she admitted. Former NJ […]
NJCBA Alliances Ensure Minority Representation in NJ Cannabis
The New Jersey CannaBusiness Association (NJCBA) announced alliances with economic justice and business advocates to ensure minority representation in the NJ cannabis industry. “Whether potential license holders or general contractors or subcontractors, the state must ensure that people of color are part of the economic fabric of the cannabis industry that gets woven in the […]
NYC Cannabis Parade 2021 Featured Schumer Promising to Legalize
The annual NYC Cannabis Parade & Rally took place in Union Square and featured U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) calling for legalization. He lamented the lives that were ruined because people were caught for a cannabis crime. Schumer was happy to reflect on New York’s legalization bill, the Marijuana Retail and Taxation Act […]
Let the Garden State Grow: Homegrow Cultivation Collective Proposed
Long-time activist Bob Witanek has proposed a fascinating organization to support homegrowers in the Garden State. Recent developed for the Trenton 4/20 rally, Witanek, he wants to creative a collective or union to support homegrowers. The Cultivator’s Collective would be made up of people interested in cultivation. His proposed homegrow collective could provide growing advice […]