Cannabis Prisoner Brittney Griner Released From Russia in Exchange
Cannabis prisoner Brittney Griner was finally released today from a Russian prison. In mid-February, Griner was arrested in a Moscow airport trying to leave the country with cannabis cartridges for vaping. She was in Russia playing basketball for a local team there. This was Griner’s seventh season doing so. It is a very common practice. […]
Where Is The Nearest Cannabis Dispensary in New Jersey?
After a slow start to the New Jersey cannabis industry, things are finally picking up. Now you can where is the nearest cannabis dispensary. There are still many locations without a recreational or medical cannabis dispensary. But there’s a good chance that there will be one nearby soon! All of a sudden there are weed […]
Jersey City Continues Moving Cannabis Dispensaries Forward
The Jersey City Council OKed two resolutions for cannabis dispensaries to open. The JC Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved four to go to the council The Council approved resolutions for the Cannabis Place 420 Corp. and Oceanfront Holdings. The Jersey City Council had previously delayed approving their resolutions. Securing a resolution from the City Council […]
1 Year After NJ Legalization Signed, No Legal NJ Cannabis
While adult-use legal NJ cannabis legalization was signed by New Jersey’s Governor Phil Murphy a year ago, the legal market is not open. It has left the industry and community frustrated. “Though the adult-use market won’t be a reality for several more months, the change in the law had a more immediate and dramatic impact. […]
Valley Wellness: Top Pick for a New Jersey Dispensary License
Lawyer, educator, and businesswoman Sarah Trent’s Middle Valley Partners was the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission’s (CRC) top pick for a New Jersey medical dispensary license. Doing Business as Valley Wellness, they will open the first medical cannabis dispensary in Somerset County in Raritan Borough. “We put so much effort into that application in 2019,” Trent […]
Legacy Cannabis Entrepreneur Moe Weed Offering Trenton $10,000 to Fix Potholes
The legacy cannabis entrepreneur Moe of Moe Weed is offering the City of Trenton $10,000 to fix potholes in the South Ward. He wants to give the city money for the potholes since they often say it’s a budget issue and they cannot afford to pave the roads. “They can’t really say they don’t have […]
Cannabis Rules Reevaluated After Sha’Carri Richardson Suspended From Olympics
Efforts are underway to reexamine the rules around cannabis use by athletes after Sha’Carri Richardson was banned from competing in the Tokyo Olympics this summer, making national cannabis news. Richardson is a 21-year-old from Dallas, Texas. She ran the 100-meter dash in 10.86 seconds in June and became a national sensation. However, she tested positive […]
More than 362,000 New Jersey Marijuana Cases Expunged by Judiciary
The New Jersey Judiciary has expunged more than 362,000 marijuana cases from court records since marijuana decriminalization became effective July 1st. Eligible cases are expunged automatically by the Judiciary. Once a case is expunged, it is removed from the court’s public record and does not have to be reported on applications for jobs, housing, or […]
The Evolution of the Perception of Cannabis Products & the Impact
As legalization has progressed, more people positively perceive cannabis products, while several encouraging trends have developed. Since 2012, adult-use cannabis legalization has swept across the United States. Thirty-six states and the District of Columbia currently allow medical cannabis in the United States. Additionally, 16 states in the United States allow adults to use such products […]
Noted Cultivation Journalist Formerly Danny Danko of High Times Reflects
Dan Vinkovetsky, formerly Danny Danko of High Times, is a prominent author, podcaster, and influencer with strong New Jersey ties. After going to Boston University and moving to the New York City area, he worked for a company that sold hats made of hemp, based in Jersey City, which has since moved to Newark. Vinkovetsky […]
NJ Supreme Court Orders Automatic Expungement for Many Cannabis Cases
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently ordered that people convicted of cannabis possession receive an automatic expungement of their records. They require all courts to find cannabis possession offenses and expunge these records. It is thereby streamlining the process and giving those affected a remedy. What is notable is that it is without the expense […]
People Celebrate 7/10 Oil Day at NJWeedman’s Joint and Enjoy Weed
On 7/10 or Oil Day, a wide range of people gathered at NJWeedman’s Joint for gifting vending, a Grateful Dead cover band, and a barbecue on a sunny day. 7/10, which looks like “OIL” upside down, has become a new cannabis holiday comparable to 4/20. A range of people of different races, old Deadheads, and […]