Heady NJ’s Event Featured Panel on Cannabis Policy & Industry

Heady NJ’s first event, “An Afternoon of Cannabis”, featured a panel on NJ cannabis policy and the industry. The NJ cannabis policy and industry panel consisted of NJCBA President Ed DeVeaux, Principal of the accounting firm HBK’s Cannabis Solution Group Stacey Udell, and Sativa Cross activist Edward “Lefty” Grimes. It was moderated by me, Heady NJ […]

NJ Cannabis Legalization Sponsor Nick Scutari New Senate President

The New Jersey Legislature was reorganized today with NJ cannabis legalization sponsor Nick Scutari (D-Union) becoming State Senate President. NJ cannabis legalization opponent State Senator Ron Rice (D-Essex) nominated Nia Gill (D-Essex) against Scutari. He was a consistent opponent of Scutari during the cannabis reform debate. She followed his lead. Shortly after the surprising defeat […]

Hoboken Cannabis Review Board Approves Location for Nature’s Touch Dispensary

The Hoboken Cannabis Review Board expressed support for a new medical cannabis company, Nature’s Touch, to operate on Washington Street, the main thoroughfare of the city. The Hoboken Cannabis Review Board consists of Business Administrator Jason Freeman, Director of Health and Human Services Leo Pellegrini, and the Hoboken Council President Mike Russo, who represents the […]

Demystifying the NJ Cannabis Testing Labs Business Application Process

Prospective New Jersey cannabis testing labs undergo a significantly different process from other businesses when applying for the ability to operate. The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) created six official classes of cannabis business licenses in cultivation, manufacturing, wholesaling, distribution, delivery, and retail dispensaries. Cannabis testing labs are a de facto seventh class. Last week […]

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 […]

4 Characteristics That Make OG Kush a Popular Cannabis Strain

OG Kush, the world’s best-selling cannabis strain, is a popular name among cannabis consumers due to its notable characteristics. An indica-dominant strain, OG Kush is touted for its distinctive flavor and high-intensity effects. Whether a novice or an experienced stoner, OG Kush will hit you with an absolute thrill, thanks to its high THC levels. […]

Terrapin Care Station Eager to Open Hoboken Medical Marijuana Store

Colorado-based Terrapin Care Station has beeen allowed to operate a medical marijuana store in Hoboken, New Jersey. They were among the 30 companies awarded a medical cannabis dispensary license. The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) announced it this week. Their primary location will be in Hoboken at 86 River Street across from the PATH station. […]

Cannabis Helps Postpartum Depression That Can Come with Motherhood

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a debilitating condition that negatively affects many expecting mothers and can be treated with cannabis. I know because it helped me. Combined with a worldwide pandemic, a woman can really get tested. I am really being tested.  I am 38 years old, with an almost one-year-old, still processing the stress of […]

Bill to End Federal Cannabis Prohibition Introduced by Republican Congresswoman

Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) has introduced a bill to end federal cannabis prohibition in a measure that would bring federal regulation. Her bill is the States Reform Act. It repeals the federal prohibition of cannabis, expunges federal non-violent cannabis crimes. In addition, the bill places certain restrictions on the advertising of cannabis products. Cannabis is […]

Cannabis License Applications Acceptance Starts Dec 15th for Cultivators & Labs

The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) approved accepting adult-use cannabis license applications for cultivator and testing labs starting December 15th and March 15th. Cultivator licenses, manufacturing licenses, and testing lab applications will be accepted soon. The port opens on December 15th at 9 AM. Dispensary applicants can start applying on March 15th. Distributors, wholesalers, and […]

Cannabis World Congress Holds 1st Post-COVID show in NYC

The North Jersey-based Cannabis World Congress (CWC) held its first post-COVID conference in the Javits Center last week, highlighting New York cannabis legalization. New York’s new Lt. Governor, Brian Benjamin, cut the ribbon to open the Cannabis World Congress conference. He noted that as a State Senator from Harlem, he was a champion of cannabis […]

Cannabis Sponsor Nick Scutari to be NJ Senate President

New Jersey cannabis legalization sponsor Nick Scutari (D-Union) will be the new State Senate President after the electoral defeat of incumbent Steve Sweeney (D-Gloucester). It was decided last week in a series of meetings. Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-Middlesex) will remain in his position in the new session of the legislature convening in January. Sweeney […]