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 […]
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 […]
Today is the birthday of the legendary frontman of the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, whose music and lifestyle were near the center of cannabis culture along with psychedelics. He would have been 78. Jerry Garcia died in 1995 at the age of 53. The cannabis number 420 came from its usage by high school students in Northern […]
Mike Brennan is a 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 suffered […]
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 […]
Long-time NJ cannabis advocate and entrepreneur Patrick Duff runs a full-service cannabis and CBD business called Kaneh Kare in Philadelphia. Duff believes in utilizing a religious exemption to bypass cannabis prohibition. So, he is an ordained reverend. Thus, Duff first opened a temple in Kensington where cannabis could be used. When asked, Duff categorized his […]
After an initial exam of three Massachusetts dispensaries, it seemed good to examine other aspects of the Massachusetts cannabis market. When you’re buying a legitimate product that comes labeled rather than a random paper bag, you get to be more particular. Legitimate cannabis was smoother than cannabis purchased in the underground market. I call my […]
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 […]
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 […]
My friend and I examined the Massachusetts Cannabis Market this weekend. While every state cannabis market is slightly different, it offered an opportunity to see what New Jersey cannabis dispensaries might look like once cannabis is legalized. We went through four states starting in New York, to pop my friend’s legal cannabis dispensary cherry. Massachusetts […]
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 […]
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 […]
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