Voices Of Cannabis Podcast: Tips For Success In Cannabis w/ Rani Soto of Cannagather NJ
In this episode: What challenges does New Jersey continue to face in its march towards legalization? What is Cannagather? What is its mission in New Jersey? Learn how to get involved in the industry. Find out how to make yourself stand out in the emerging cannabis industry & other tips for finding success in the […]
Cannabis Pages No Longer Blocked From Search On Facebook
Social media giant Facebook is reinstating search for cannabis pages. As far too many of us know, there is an endless barrage of online, black-market, unsanctioned cannabis dealers and ‘dispensaries’ that are engaging in a never-ending push for you to buy their ‘high-end’ cannabis on social media. Most people we’ve heard of who DID trust […]
Cannabis Dispensary Applications Being Reviewed by Department Of Health
Governor Phil Murphy announced the New Jersey Department of Health received 146 cannabis dispensary applications from 106 organizations to operate medical marijuana dispensaries in the state. Applicants had to identify the region of the state where they would like to operate an Alternative Treatment Center (ATC). Applications were rather evenly distributed, with 50 applicants for […]
Medical Cannabis Dispensary Expansion Sought By Gov. Murphy
Today, the Murphy Administration announced it is seeking up to six new applicants for medical cannabis dispensary expansion, with two dispensaries each in North, Central, and South Jersey. They would be in addition to the six dispensaries currently operating in the state. Improving the New Jersey Medical Cannabis Program “We look forward to the opening of […]
Governor Murphy Continues Support For Legal New Jersey Weed
Over the last two days, Governor Murphy tweeted in support for legal New Jersey weed sales. The first tweet was yesterday. I support the legalization, regulation, and taxation of marijuana sales to adults. Legalization will allow us to reinvest directly in our communities. These investments will pay dividends far greater than the cost of mass incarceration. — […]
Cannabis Legalization in New Jersey Progresses
Over 30 bills on expansion of the medical marijuana program, cannabis legalization, decriminalization, and industrial hemp have been introduced in New Jersey. Some interesting pieces of legislation include tax breaks for cannabis companies that open in urban areas, companies being prohibited from taking action against employees who test positive for cannabis, continuing to expand the […]
Cannabis Industry Job Market Grows 700% Since 2016
According to data from Zip Recruiter, there has been a 693% increase in cannabis industry jobs throughout the country, which was likely spurred by the recreational legalization in California, along with growing medicinal markets such as Florida. As more places legalize marijuana, one thing has become very clear: the cannabis industry provides a massive boost […]
NJ Medical Marijuana Program Amended, Major Expansion
Governor Phil Murphy held a press conference to announce the findings of his medical marijuana task force. He introduced recommendations that will be added to the medical marijuana program in New Jersey. This comes after many years of the Christie administration creating roadblocks to the NJ medical marijuana program. During the speech and afterward on […]
NJ Assembly Hearing On Cannabis, High Praises Of Plant
The NJ Oversight, Reform & Federal RelationsAssembly Committee heard testimony from advocates and opponents on marijuana legalization on Monday. The assembly hearing room was filled with great excitement and energy as people were eager to share their stories with the panel. The hearing was not based on a specific bill. Rather it served as an […]
NJ Div. Of Consumer Affairs Will Examine State’s Classification Of Cannabis As Schedule I Drug
The NJ Division of Consumer Affairs won their case that allows them to examine the classification of cannabis as a Schedule I drug. Thus it would not further pursue its appeal of a decision of the Appellate Division of the Superior Court on cannabis as a Schedule I drug. The court ruled the Division can reevaluate […]
Cannabis Advocates Descend On Berkeley Twp. Town Council Meeting
Cannabis advocates attended the Berkeley Township meeting in Ocean County, NJ on Monday evening. The move was in response to the council’s move to ban cannabis from being sold in the municipality if it becomes legal under Governor Murphy. Several individuals spoke on a variety of points regarding cannabis and the benefits they have personally […]
Trumps Plans To “Get Tough” On Drug Dealers
Should drug dealers receive the death penalty? President Trump may think so. He is considered a major crackdown on drug dealers. President Trump doesn’t just joke about it. According to sources who have spoken with Trump about the subject, “he often leaps into a passionate speech about how drug dealers are as bad as serial […]