House Energy and Commerce Committee Passes Weed Research Bill
The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed a bill today to ease restrictions imposed by the DEA on weed research. “I am also pleased we are moving legislation today that will facilitate further research access to marijuana,” said Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ). Pallone represents the 6th congressional district. It roughly runs […]
Terrapin Station Dispensary of Colorado Muscles in on Hoboken
Hoboken could soon be the site of competition between Harmony Dispensary and Terrapin’s The Station dispensary seeking a monopoly on the city’s many potential customers. The Secaucus-based Harmony dispensary is seeking to build a second dispensary within Hoboken. The Colorado-based company Terrapin Care Station is seeking to open there as well. Both seek to open […]
House Cannabis Legalization Vote Set for Monday, Sept. 21
The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on cannabis legalization via the MORE Act in two weeks on Monday, Sept. 21st. House Majority Steny Hoyer (D-MD) recently announced the vote’s date in a letter to Members of the House. This would be a historical first. “I’m pleased to bring the MORE Act to the […]
Lefty Grimes and Sativa Cross: Unconventional Activism and Podcasting
Sativa Cross and lead activist Lefty Grimes advocate for NJ medical cannabis with unconventional tactics and a podcast.
Homegrow/Home Cultivation Support Grows in New Jersey
State Senator Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth) sent a letter to State Senate Health Committee Chair Joe Vitale (D-Middlesex) advocating for a hearing on home cultivation for medical marijuana patients. “I’m glad Gopal did that,” Coalition of Medical Marijuana of New Jersey (CMMNJ) Board Member Jo Anne Zito said regarding his letter. Zito is leading an effort […]
My TeleHealth Experience With Veriheal To Cope With Anxiety
I’ve loved cannabis for over 20 years. I recently decided to become a therapeutic cannabis patient via Veriheal to cope with anxiety. I’ve always been worried, sensitive, and an overthinker who gets stuck in negative loops. Cannabis revealed itself as a healer. It gave me a long-lasting feeling that a burden was lifted, worry was […]
Cannabis Doctor Andrew Medvedovsky Loses Medical License
Prominent cannabis doctor Andrew Medvedovsky formerly of New Jersey Alternative Medicine had his medical license suspended by the State Medical Exam Board. He was fined $15,000 and then forced to pay the medical board $44,000 for his time as a cannabis doctor. It was said he failed to get patients’ medical history and establish legitimate […]
TerrAscend NJ Begins Cultivation in Boonton Greenhouse
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 […]
U.S. House Votes to Protect Legal Cannabis Markets
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 […]
Leading NJ Cannabis Advocate & Patient Mike Brennan
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 […]
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 […]
Recognizing Pride Month with NJ Cannabis Activist Leader Jay Lassiter
Jay Lassiter is a long-time NJ cannabis activist, and LGBT rights advocate. June is Pride Month and a perfect time to get his perspective.