The NECANN cannabis convention in Atlantic City featured a range of panels, exhibitors, and vendors preparing for New Jersey’s budding adult-use cannabis market. “We stand to be the second-largest cannabis market in the nation. Outside of California,” said NJ CannaBusiness Association (NJCBA) board member and businesswoman Tara “Misu” Sargente. “New Jersey is going to be […]
Harmony Dispensary in Secaucus has partnered with Jersey City to sponsor a party on Saturday during the 31st annual Jersey City Art and Studio Tour (JCAST). Harmony Marketing Director Shawn McGurr said Mayor Steven Fulop will be at their “Wild Styles and Strains” party on Saturday. It will run from 7 p.m. to midnight. Inside […]
During the NJ Governor debate between Governor Phil Murphy (D) and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli (R), the candidates discussed cannabis. Ciattarelli made it clear he does not approve of the legalization of adult-use cannabis and the establishment of a cannabis industry. He consistently fearmongered on the issue, claiming there has been mass disorder. Cannabis Debated […]
The NECANN New Jersey Cannabis Convention is returning to Atlantic City at the Showboat Hotel to provide business and medical education October 2-3, 2021. NECANN’s NJCANN will be the largest gathering of New Jersey’s cannabis industry professionals. It will also include those looking forward to the adult-use recreational market. There will be two locally-focused education […]
Governor Phil Murphy said he believes New Jersey adult-use cannabis sales will begin next year in the first or second quarter. Murphy was interviewed by News 12. He noted the existing medical cannabis dispensaries would be open for adult-use cannabis sales first in the first or second quarter of 2022 first. “First or second quarter […]
The website host provider GoDaddy has refused Heady NJ technical service assistance, citing its anti-marijuana policy. GoDaddy has been regularly providing since 2019 with issues. They now refuse to assist those who need help with technical problems. Their tech support cited their policy against websites that deal with marijuana. This is unprecedented. GoDaddy did not […]
Boardwalk Budz’s Atlantic City cannabis conference at the Showboat Casino on the boardwalk from June 25th to 27th will be the biggest NJ cannabis conference since the beginning of COVID. Boardwalk Budz will be a three-day event featuring industry lectures, cannabis vendors (among others), live music, pro wrestling, comedy shows, food trucks, and nightclubs. It […]
The second meeting of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) was held, focusing on third-party cannabis lab testing regulations. It was held virtually again, with 334 people logged on at one point to watch on Zoom. “Thank you for tuning in to the second CRC meeting,” CRC Chair Dianna Houenou said. Easing into Cannabis […]
Cannabis company 1906 New Highs CEO Peter Barsoom sees many opportunities in his home state of New Jersey in the cannabis industry as licenses become available. He grew up in East Brunswick, NJ, in Middlesex County until he left for college. Barsoom said he used cannabis in college but stopped when he found certain strains […]
Governor Phil Murphy announced he signed the New Jersey adult-use cannabis referendum enabling bill, the decriminalization bill, and the clean-up bill. After great debate and failed negotiations, the legislature passed the cannabis clean-up bill this morning. “I signed three bills that will fulfill the promise of the constitutional amendment the people overwhelmingly of New Jersey […]
In marijuana news, NJ Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-Middlesex) announced Friday a revised schedule for Assembly Committee hearings, so there is more time to whip votes for the cannabis bill. “In order for the Senate to complete its discussions and conclude negotiations with the Assembly and Governor on revisions to the cannabis legislation (A-5342) that […]
In NJ cannabis news, the new NJ cannabis legislation compromise bill passed the Assembly Community Development and Affairs committee. Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly’s (D-Passaic) bill A. 5342 would impose a $50 to 100 dollar fine on those 18-20. The local superior court will have jurisdiction over such cases if they fail to pay. NJ Cannabis Legislation […]
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Dan Ulloa
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