The Legislative Black Caucus held a hearing on legal New Jersey cannabis. It was facilitated by NJ Senator Ron Rice (D-Essex), who introduced a decriminalization bill instead of legalization. Legal New Jersey Cannabis Hearing Held Numerous individuals from New Jersey and other states gave testimony for and against cannabis legalization. A wide range of voices […]
On March 5th, the New Jersey Assembly Oversight, Reform & Federal Regulations Committee will hear testimony on the legalization of cannabis in New Jersey. New Jersey will ramp up its efforts to legalize recreational cannabis in the next few weeks. Do You Want to be Heard on Cannabis? On March 5th, the New Jersey Assembly […]
The former President of the National Rifle Association (NRA) David Keene stated in an op-ed, medical marijuana users should not have to give up their second amendment rights. “The refusal of the federal government to accede to the judgment of the states on the issue has created problems for tens or even hundreds of thousands of […]
Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little said Marijuana is more addictive than cocaine at the council meeting on Wednesday evening in opposition of the legalization of cannabis that is expected under Murphy in New Jersey. The Republican Freeholder board voted unanimously in support of the resolution against dangerous legalization, which does not carry any […]
While Jeff Sessions continues to vilify cannabis and its users, the rest of the country is turning the corner on understanding cannabis legalization and breaking past the myths many endured and believed for years. As a result of the changing mindset, several states are looking to legalize cannabis as momentum builds throughout the country. Quite […]
The Ocean County Freeholders have drafted a resolution to ban the sale and legalization of cannabis in the county. Although the resolution carries no legal weight, the entire Ocean County Republican committee was unanimous in their support for the resolution. These actions mimic the reefer madness we continue to see coming from old-fashioned thinking, similar […]
Old Bridge officials have tasked the township attorney to draft a policy that would enable the township to ban recreational cannabis sales in their town. They are joining some other NJ towns, such as Garfield, Point Pleasant, Berkeley, Shrewsbury, and Maple Shade in banning legal cannabis sales. At a recent Old Bridge town council meeting, […]
Some legislators are hesitant to support Governor Phil Murphy’s call for NJ cannabis reform. Senators Joe Vitale (D-Middlesex) Ron Rice (D-Essex), Dick Codey (D-Essex), Jeff Van Drew (D-Cape May), Shirley Turner (D-Mercer), and Brian Stack (D-Hudson) are for cannabis reform. NJ Legislators’ Cannabis Reluctance Two additional Senate Democrats, Nicholas Sacco (D-Hudson) and James Beach (D-Camden), […]
Whether you voted for Governor Phil Murphy (D) or not, one thing that seems obvious is that NJ cannabis law reform enthusiasts love him. He is serious about criminal justice reform. Murphy Stays Course On NJ Cannabis Law Reform Prior to Murphy taking the stage at his inaugariation, the Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan were […]
Assemblyman Reed Gusciora plans to introduce a new bill legalizing cannabis that includes homegrow to the New Jersey Assembly.
Governor-elect Phil Murphy (D) is unshaken by federal opposition to cannabis and will move forward with his plan for NJ weed legalization.
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