Vermont Cannabis Market Finally Legalized After Delay & Uncertainty
Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) has finally allowed a bill that legalizes the Vermont cannabis adult-use market to become law. There was some uncertainty as to whether Scott would sign it after it passed the Vermont legislature. Scott allowed it to become law without his signature. “Ten of the eleven states that have legalized adult-use […]
Small-town Mayor Wants His Town to be the Marijuana Capital of NJ
Shamong Mayor Michael DeCroce wants his town to be the “Marijuana Capital of New Jersey.” once cannabis is legalized on Nov. 3rd. At least the growing one. DeCroce recently was a guest on the Dom Giordano’s Talk Radio show on 1210 AM broadcasting out of Philly. He is a Republican. DeCroce said he sent letters […]
Know Thy Enemy: Don’t Let NJ Go to Pot Fighting Legalization
Don’t Let NJ Go to Pot is the latest group leading the fight against cannabis legalization in the battle to stop the march of progress. Gregg Edwards, who worked for Chris Christie, who hates cannabis, is leading it. Edwards made his career as a Trenton Insider working for Republicans in the legislature, culminating in an […]
PA Cannabis Festival 2020 Brings Canna Themed Vendors and Crowd
The Pennsylvania Cannabis Festival this past weekend was a great gathering of cannabis-related enthusiasts, advocates, patients, and business people. Held outside Kutztown this past weekend, the site consisted of two large pavillions with vendors in tents surrounding them. There were many people of different ages there, though mostly younger people. A few seniors and eccentrics […]
NACB Releases Cannabis Social Equity Guide to Enhance Diversification
The National Association of Cannabis Businesses (NACB) released cannabis Social Equity Guidelines yesterday, outlining recommendations to address the inequities caused by the War on Drugs. The recommendations provide policymakers with a roadmap to increase opportunity, training, and investment in individuals who live in areas adversely affected by the criminalization of cannabis. They plan to release […]
Governor Murphy and Dems Endorse NJ Legalization Referendum
Yesterday Governor Murphy’s social media account endorsed the NJ legalization referendum via social media, along with the NJ Dems today. His Twitter posted a picture of the State of New Jersey filled with cannabis leaves on a cannabis leaf background. Governor Phil Murphy has been consistently in favor of cannabis legalization since beginning to run […]
Rice & Scutari at Odds over Cannabis Decriminalization, Essex County OKs it
State Senator Ron Rice (D-Essex), a notorious prohibitionist, got into a fight with Judiciary Chair Nick Scutari (D-Union), the sponsor for legalization over cannabis decriminalization which Essex County is pushing. According to Insider NJ, they almost had a physical confrontation. Cannabis Decriminalization Debate Rice, who always believed in cannabis decriminalization, is angry Scutari is not […]
Lawsuit by Station Seeks to Delay Harmony’s Hoboken Dispensary
Terrapin Station is seeking to block the opening of Harmony’s Hoboken dispensary satellite which has the go-ahead to open soon. Hoboken Dispensary Issues Peter Marcus, a spokesman for Terrapin Stationsaid the lawsuit doesn’t fundamentally block Harmony from opening. He said it asks the court to decide whether Harmony must go through the Medical Marijuana Review […]
Kevin Smith’s Mooby’s Takes Over Red Bank Pizzeria
Kevin Smith’s fictional “Mooby’s” is taking over a pizza place in Red Bank as a pop-up restaurant. Mooby’s will operate as a temporary pop-up restaurant in Giani’s Pizza. Mooby’s is open from tomorrow Friday, Sept. 18th to the 25th. Mooby’s pop up has taken over Gianni’s and redecorated the place on Wikoff Place off Broad […]
Ayr/Garden State Dispensary Opens Satellite in Eatontown
Garden State Dispensary is opening a second New Jersey cannabis dispensary in Eatontown in Monmouth County.
Curaleaf Presentation Approved by Bordentown Twp Planning Board
At their September meeting the Bordentown Twp Planning Board unanimously approved Curaleaf’s application to operate in town. They approved a location on Rt. 130 for a retail only operation. It would thus be the satellite of their Bellmawr, NJ location in Camden County. Curaleaf went into great detail about how safe their location would be […]
House Energy and Commerce Committee Passes Weed Research Bill
The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed a bill today to ease restrictions imposed by the DEA on weed research. “I am also pleased we are moving legislation today that will facilitate further research access to marijuana,” said Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ). Pallone represents the 6th congressional district. It roughly runs […]