NJWeedman Sells First NJ Referendum Legal Cannabis
Ed “NJWeedman” Forchion sold what he called the first NJ referendum legal sale of cannabis at midnight on January 1st to ring in the New Year. The NJ referendum said that it would go into effect today, January 1, 2021. It did not say it would be hampered if enabling legislation did not become law. […]
Massive Uncertainty Over NJ Cannabis Remains Due to Ineptitude
With Governor Phil Murphy refusing to sign the decriminalization and legalization bills until minors continue to be prosecuted, what should have been the beginning of a happy new year continues the strange awkward path cannabis has taken. It seems it has been decided that the January 1st deadline for NJ cannabis will be ignored. Murphy […]
Singleton Bill Might Help NJ Minority Cannabis Entrepreneurs
Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) is sponsoring a bill to help NJ minority entrepreneurs access capital and technical assistance that could have negative repercussions. State Senator Shirley Turner (D-Mercer) is the other primary cosponsor of S. 2875. It would allow an investment fund to lend money to cannabis license applicants who are minority entrepreneurs, women, or […]
Murphy Won’t Sign Decrim Bill Since it Doesn’t Penalize Minors
It seems Governor Phil Murphy is delaying signing the cannabis enabling and decriminalization bills because he still wants to penalize minors for cannabis possession. Sources are saying Murphy doesn’t want to sign the decriminalization bill because it does not penalize minors for possession of cannabis and is delaying singing the bill as a result. Murphy […]
New Jersey’s Cannabis Market Continues to be Plagued with Legal Issues
Legal issues continue to plague New Jersey’s developing cannabis market as the state waits for Governor Phil Murphy to sign the bills and the referendum to take effect on New Year’s Day. It is unclear why a signing ceremony has not been set for the decriminalization and adult-use cannabis market bills. However, now is not […]
MPX NJ Suing Parent iAnthus Over Cultivation Facility Management
MPX NJ is suing their parent company iAnthus over their license to operate their cultivation facility in New Jersey in Monmouth Superior Court. MPX NJ Unhappy With iAnthus While owned by iAnthus, MPX NJ seems to be bristling at the way iAnthus is doing business. They believe that iAnthus is operating under an agreement not […]
Former Cannabis Prisoner George Martorano Going Legit
George Martorano, the longest-serving first-time non-violent prisoner for cannabis, is looking to go legit and make his Hip Hemp Cafe in Atlantic City a dispensary. “I did 32 plus years for marijuana,” he said. George Martorano was held in federal prison from 1983 to 2015, when he was released at 65. George Martorano and Underground […]
New Jersey Prepares for Post Cannabis Legalization Society
Adult-use cannabis legalization has finally passed the New Jersey legislature. It remains to be seen what happens next with the details on the local level. Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-Gloucester) proposed another referendum. That would be to guarantee money derived from cannabis sales goes toward social programs and the police. However, neither Governor Phil Murphy […]
Arcview Holds New Jersey Cannabis Legalization Panel
The elite Arcview investor group held a New Jersey cannabis legalization panel on its effects on social justice and business.
NJ Cannabis Legalization and Decriminalization Bills Pass Legislature
Adult-use cannabis legalization establishing the adult-use market and decriminalization passed both chambers of the NJ Legislature. Enabling legislation passed the Assembly 49-24 with six abstentions and the NJ State Senate 23-17. NJ Senators Ron Rice (D-Essex) and Paul Sarlo (D-Bergen) voted against it. NJ Legislature Passes Cannabis Legalization Decriminalization passed with broader bipartisan support in […]
NJUMR Cannabis Coalition Holds Press Conference Ahead of Legalization
Before the NJ legislature legalization vote was scheduled, the ACLU NJUMR coalition held a press conference reflecting on the momentous occasion. Both chambers of the NJ legislature were scheduled to approve cannabis decriminalization and legalization today despite the snow. The press conference was organized by the NJ United for Marijuana Reform (NJUMR) coalition. It’s led […]
NJWeedman Announces NYE Protest and Opening of Citizen’s Dispensary
Ed “NJWeedman” Forchion announced a virtual smoke out protest will be held at his Joint café on New Year’s Eve before it will be a “Citizen’s Dispensary”. The New Year’s Eve ‘joint’ jam will celebrate the official opening of his citizen’s dispensary on January 1, 2021 at his storefront location across the street from Trenton […]