Fighting for Cannabis Implementation in New Jersey
The New Jersey Senate Appropriations Committee pulled the cannabis implementation bill S. 21 from the docket and gave advocates time to fight for amendments. The office of State Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), who voiced concerns about the cannabis implementation bill in committee. They said he was working on reform and referred to the bill’s sponsors […]
State Regulators Including NJ Launch Cannabis Regulators Association
Nineteen state cannabis regulators announced the formation of the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) today. Its goal is to help federal, state, and local jurisdictions that approved or are debating the legalization of cannabis. “The Cannabis Regulators Association will provide a much-needed forum for regulators to engage with each other. To identify and develop best practices, […]
Decriminalization Passes NJ Senate Appropriations Committee
The NJ Senate Appropriations Committee passed the decriminalization bill while the implementation bill was pulled from the schedule. The decriminalization bill, S. 3525, passed with bipartisan support and the abstention of State Senator Sam Thompson (R-Middlesex). NJ Cannabis Decriminalization Progress “I’m really proud this bill is unique and of its kind. New Jersey will be […]
Just NJ Cannabis Legislation Demanded by Rev. Charles Boyer
Civil Rights leader Rev. Charles Boyer does not believe the new NJ cannabis legislation is just and led a webinar urging people to advocate for changes. “We wanted to make sure reparations justice was done,” Boyer said on why he has supported cannabis reform thus far. However, the cannabis legislation S. 21 and A. 21 […]
Bridge City Collective: A Growing Cannabis Company
Bridge City Collective is a cannabis company that is not solely driven by profit, unlike many other Multi-State Operators (MSOs). David Alport founded Bridge City Collective in 2010. Since 2017, he has co-founded new Bridge City Collective efforts in other states, such as New Jersey, with Jason Kabbes. They explained that the name “collective” or […]
NJ Cannabis Legislation Rammed Through Committees
In cannabis news, the New Jersey legislature pushed cannabis legislation through the committees after the bill to set up the cannabis industry was introduced late Friday night. “It’s taken years and years for people to come around. The people have spoken,” State Senator Nick Scutari (D-Union) said. “The Drug War in this country and this […]
NJ Adult Use Cannabis Bill Introduced by Nick Scutari Late Friday
The New Jersey adult use cannabis bill to implement the referendum to amend the state constitution was announced by State Senator Nick Scutari (D-Union) late last night. Scutari is Chair of the State Senate Judiciary Committee, which has jurisdiction over the bill. State Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-Gloucester) is a sponsor of it as well. […]
Murphy Announces Appointment of Dianna Houenou as CRC Chair
Governor Phil Murphy announced today that Dianna Houenou has been appointed as Chair of the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC). As expected by insiders, Jeff Brown will be the Executive Director of the CRC. Houenou, the former ACLU-NJ Policy Counsel, currently serves as Senior Advisor to Governor Murphy. “I am proud to appoint Dianna Houenou,” Murphy […]
NJ Cannabis Legalization Assembly Hearing Scheduled for Monday
The New Jersey Assembly Oversight Committee scheduled a virtual hearing for the cannabis legalization implementation bill, A. 21, on Monday, Nov. 9th, making cannabis news. A. 21 is the Assembly version of S. 2703 sponsored by State Senator Nick Scutari (D-Union). That bill has expired since an election was held last year for the Assembly. […]
Joe Biden Looks Closer to Victory, Reflects on the War on Drugs
While adult-use cannabis sailed to victory, the presidential race remains undecided. However, former Vice Joe Biden has established a lead over Donald Trump in key swing states and reflected on the War on Drugs. Biden said in the last stretch of the campaign that he is remorseful about the War on Drugs and its impact […]
Cannabis Victories Occur in all Seven Referendums Across the Country
There were many cannabis victories on Election Night. Seven cannabis referendums passed in New Jersey, Arizona, South Dakota, Mississippi, and Montana. South Dakota and Montana both had two cannabis referendums on the ballot for separate issues. Cannabis Referendums Win Adult-use initiatives passed in Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota, with the latter approving a […]
NJ Adult-use Cannabis Legalization Referendum Passes & History Made
Voters approved adult-use New Jersey cannabis legalization by a significant margin. Thus, prohibition in the Garden State has ended, and social justice has progressed. 62.5 percent of precincts reported on November 4th at 1:05 AM. Support for cannabis reached 66.96 percent, with 1,728,560 votes to 33.04 percent and 853,034 votes against legalization. While not all […]