Snoop Dogg Wants to Invest in Atlantic City Cannabis Real Estate
Snoop Dogg, a cannabis enthusiast for years who has taken full advantage of legalization, is eyeing Atlantic City. Investing in Atlantic City Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small spoke with Snoop Dogg. The legendary rapper said he was interested in investing in AC. “I’m coming to the state. I’m coming to the city. We’re looking to […]
TerrAscend NJ Begins Cultivation in Boonton Greenhouse
TerrAscend NJ has received approval from the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) to begin growing medical cannabis in Boonton. They began planting and expect to harvest within the fourth fiscal quarter of the year. That makes sense since it would be about 90 days from now. Their 37,000 square foot greenhouse is the first […]
U.S. House Votes to Protect Legal Cannabis Markets
The House of Representatives voted in favor of the Blumenauer-McClintock-Norton-Lee amendment. It restricts the Department of Justice (DOJ) from spending taxpayer dollars to enforce federal anti-cannabis laws in the states that regulate legal cannabis. The final vote total was 254 to 163, with 97% of the Democratic caucus (222 of 228 voting). 16% of the […]
Leading NJ Cannabis Patient Advocate Mike Brennan Fighting for Legalization
Mike Brennan is a leading New Jersey cannabis advocate and patient. He serves on the board of the Coalition for Medical Marijuana of New Jersey (CMMNJ) and the board of Garden State NORML. Brennan has been a patient for several years and an advocate for even longer. He is disabled and walks with pain. Brennan […]
Cannabis Poll: Voters Across Political Lines Favor NJ Legalization
Sixty-eight percent of voters support NJ legalization of cannabis in a new poll conducted by the Cannabis Law Practice of the law firm Brach Eichler LLC. The Brach Eichler cannabis poll found support for the ballot initiative from all political corners. Democrats supported it by 78 to 19 percent. Republicans like it 57 to 39 […]
Hemp Farm Showcased Features 1st NJ Hemp Growing Permit Holder
Green Cell led a tour of an NJ hemp farm in North Jersey that showcased the nuts and bolts of the hemp growing process. It featured the first licensed hemp grower. The tour was led by Dan Watkins, CEO of Green Cell on their hemp farm in Lincoln Park, NJ which will utilize massive greenhouses […]
Curaleaf becomes Biggest MSO Chain After Buying MSO Grassroots
The Multi-State Operator (MSO) Curaleaf recently purchased the dispensary chain Grassroots, which now makes them the largest MSO in the United States. “The successful acquisition of Grassroots marks Curaleaf’s expansion into new vertically integrated markets in the Midwest, firmly establishing our US market leadership position,” said Curaleaf CEO Joseph Lusardi. “The integration of Grassroots is […]
CWCBExpo Launches Business Education Program
CWCBEducation, a new business initiative from CWCBExpo (Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo), will help hemp, CBD, and cannabis entrepreneurs prepare to enter markets or expand their businesses. “The industry is overdue for a comprehensive and credible education program that provides a multi-layered approach to learning. Culminating with pitches to potential investors and customers,” said […]
JC Prosecutor Jake Hudnut Endorses NJ Legalization Referendum
Jersey City Prosecutor Jake Hudnut endorsed the NJ legalization referendum on cannabis via Twitter recently. Hudnut tweeted his endorsement of the referendum being held on November 3rd. In 2018, Jersey Mayor Steve Fulop and Jake Hudnut announced measures they were going to take to lower the amount of cannabis-related arrests significantly in their city. It […]
NJ Cannabis Legalization Advocates March in Newark to End the War on Drugs
Activists and NJ cannabis advocates of all ages and colors gathered in Newark yesterday to end the War on Drugs and pass cannabis legalization. The march was organized by Joshua Alb of Why Not THC. He partnered with the Newark Water Coalition and other groups to put the event together. Veteran Outreach Director for Minorities […]
Murphy: Legal NJ Cannabis Good for NJ State Budget
Governor Phil Murphy said on the radio that legal New Jersey cannabis would fill holes in the NJ State budget due to increased sales tax revenue. Murphy was being interviewed on the radio when he said, “Listen, as you probably know, I’ve been on that from day one,” said regarding the effectiveness of cannabis to […]
Erik Altieri: Leading NORML to Cannabis Legalization Victories
Erik Altieri is the Executive Director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). He has seen great changes in cannabis legalization since he started. “When I started on this, we had zero adult-use states, about a dozen medical marijuana states. Public opinion changes and its trajectory gives me hope. Everything has […]