Medical Marijuana Program In New Jersey Continues To Grow
Governor Phil Murphy (D) has called for the expansion of the medical marijuana program in New Jersey since it is very small.
NYC Mayor de Blasio Orders Police To Stop Marijuana Arrests
While New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio still doesn’t openly support legalizing cannabis, he knows that legalization is inevitable and wants to prepare the city for responsible adult-use. So today de Blasio ordered the that the NYC police stop marijuana arrests. I’m announcing today that the NYPD will overhaul its marijuana enforcement policies in […]
Hazlet Township Bans Cannabis In Advance Of Expected Bill
Medical marijuana advocates spoke out against the Hazlet ordinance allowing them to ban cannabis before they did so. In February, the Hazlet Township town council passed an ordinance banning cannabis from being sold in the town for either medical or recreational adult-use purposes. The ordinance was adopted in response to the expectation that Governor Murphy […]
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 […]
Legal Cannabis In NJ; Poll Shows Close Divide, Favoring Support
Legal cannabis in New Jersey… Are we ready? Most people seem to think so… Over 700 New Jersey residents were surveyed on adult-use of legal cannabis March 22-29 by Stockton University. The statewide results showed close to an even divide between those who opposed and those who supported allowing cannabis in the state, with a slight […]
Cannabis Professionals Gather In New Jersey Tonight
Tonight, the New Jersey Cannabis Symposium will hold its second major event at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. The event aims to bring together cannabis professionals and enthusiasts as well as businesses and entrepreneurs who plan to work within NJ’s adult-use cannabis industry. The highly anticipated event is focused on helping to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gov. Murphy Makes Progress on New Jersey Medical Cannabis Program
Governor Phil Murphy (D) issued an executive order expanding the New Jersey medical cannabis program and ordered a study of the program. The Legislature is examining cannabis reform and the New Jersey medical cannabis program in the state. Over the past few days, most of the nation’s governors descended on Washington for their annual meeting […]
Cannabis Advocates Spark Debate With Ocean County Freeholders
Cannabis advocates recently attended the Ocean County Freeholder meeting to protest their ban on the sale of cannabis in their borders. Last month, the Ocean County Freeholders drafted a resolution to ban the sale and legalization of cannabis in the county. Although the resolution carries no legal weight, the entirely Republican board was unanimous in […]
Legal NJ Cannabis Hearing Hosted By Legislative Black Caucus
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 […]
NJ Cannabusiness Association Educating NJ Officials
The New Jersey Cannabusiness Association (NJCBA) held an event for state and local officials today at the Trenton War Memorial. It featured a variety of local politicians and legislators from various municipalities throughout New Jersey. The event was facilitated by Cannabusiness Association President Scott Rudder. CannaBusiness Association Education There is an assumption that cannabis will […]