UFCW Unionizes Cannabis Workers to Create a Better Industry
The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) union has been instrumental in securing legitimacy for the industry. They have fought the worst aspects of the industry to help cannabis workers. The UCFW started in cannabis worker organizing in California in the early 2000s during the market’s medical days. It was more of a movement at […]
7/10 Oil Day Virtual Party Digital Sesh Featuring Celebrity Rapper Planned
Cannabis Entrepreneur Ryan Hilberth is creating a 7/10 Oil Day Virtual Party called “Digital Sesh.” The line-up will feature several well-known rappers, artists, and media figures, including Wu-Tang Clan rapper Killah Priest and old-school hip-hop artist Busy Bee Starski. In the wake of COVID-19, Digital Sesh is a purely virtual event with participants from around […]
Curaleaf Cannabis Dispensaries Integrates, Acreage Buys CCF
Cannabis dispensaries in New Jersey are making big movies. Curaleaf NJ has been integrated into its parent company, while Compassionate Care Foundation (CCF) was bought by Acreage Holdings Inc. Curealf Grows The large Multi-State Operator (MSO) Curaleaf Holdings Inc. announced the completion of the acquisition of the assets of Curaleaf NJ, Inc., a vertically integrated […]
March Against War on Drugs Scheduled for Newark on Friday 7/17
Cannabis activist and scientist Josh Alb is organizing a protest in Newark on Friday calling for an end to the War on Drugs. The protest will be held from 4:20 to 7:10 pm on 7/17 on the steps of Newark City Hall. Along with Alb, Ken Wolski, Executive Director of the Coalition for Medical Marijuana […]
The NJ Primary in the 2nd Congressional District and American Cannabis Legalization
With the New Jersey political primary election tomorrow, the race to be the Democratic nominee in the Second Congressional District heated up. American cannabis legalization might be a big issue. Competitive New Jersey Political Primary Governor Phil Murphy and some of his progressive allies endorsed the cannabis prohibitionist Amy Kennedy recently in the New Jersey […]
Recalling “Smoke-Ins” Cannabis Protests on the 4th of July in the 70s
In recognition of the Fourth of July, it seems a good time to recall the cannabis protests of the 1970s called “Smoke-Ins” that organized thousands to protest for reform. It is also good to note how long people have been fighting for cannabis reform. There were a couple of cannabis protests organized at Washington Crossing […]
Issues Implementing Cannabis Home Delivery Remain
In the wake of COVID-19’s social distancing regulations, cannabis home delivery has been a major issue for medical cannabis patients. For many sickly medical cannabis patients, cannabis home delivery is a serious issue. Many have great difficulty traveling due to their condition. Some face challenges due to physical handicaps. Others are afraid of the effects […]
NJDOH Implements Home Delivery of Medical Marijuana After Long Wait
Home Delivery of medical marijuana has finally arrived in New Jersey one year after it was signed into law in the Jake Honig Act. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) issued a waiver yesterday to implement home delivery. Deliveries will be conducted by ATC employees who have undergone a criminal background check. Their delivery […]
DOJ Official Said AG Bill Barr Unfairly Targeted Cannabis Mergers
A Department of Justice (DOJ) official testified before Congress that Attorney General Bill Barr wasted department resources targeting cannabis company mergers for anti-trust infringement because he did not like them. Bill Barr has been pursuing political goals furthering the Trump administration using the DOJ and fighting pot reform. The House Judiciary Committee held a very […]
Excerpts From the Upcoming Book Cannabis 101!
Here are some passages from the first chapter of my book Cannabis 101 detailing how we go to where we are now. It’s available for purchase on Tuesday, June 30th! (Pre-order it here!) Cannabis 101: Cannabis Throughout History Cannabis 101 will be a comprehensive compendium of cannabis facts and nugs of knowledge. It seeks to […]
Gotham Green Demands MSO iAnthus Repay Large Loan Immediately
The Multi-State Operator (MSO) iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. announced that investment firm Gotham Green LLC is demanding repayment of the entire amount of a massive loan with interest, fees, costs, and other charges that have accrued. Gotham Green and Money That amounts to about $160 million. Gotham Green invested in the company last year using […]
New Bill to Decriminalize Cannabis Up to Two Ounces Passes Assembly
A bill that will decriminalize cannabis up to two ounces passed the New Jersey Assembly today in a vote of 63 to 10 with five abstentions. Initially, A. 1897 would have only decriminalized 10 grams. Those found with cannabis would have to pay a penalty of $50. That money would be payable to the municipality […]