Legislature Launches Anti NJ Cannabis Consumer Agenda

The New Jersey legislature began a new session with several anti-NJ cannabis consumer bills and two for legal home grow introduced. Welcome to 2024, when regulated cannabis is expected to be a billion-dollar industry in New Jersey. Every penny of those profits and taxes will be extracted from the pockets of consumers. We should be […]
NJCRC Approves 70 New Licenses and Final Cannabis Consumption Lounge Rules

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) approved 70 adult-use dispensary, manufacturing, cultivation, wholesaling, deliveries, distribution, licenses, and consumption lounge rules which go into effect next month. NJ Conditional Cannabis License Winners NJCRC Executive Director Jeff Brown said 22 New Jersey conditional cannabis licenses were about to be approved, including new license categories. Thus, the […]
Nightjar Cannabis, High Street, Hackettstown Dispensaries Open

More cannabis dispensaries have opened across New Jersey, with Nightjar in Bloomfield along with High Street and Hackettstown Dispensary in Hackettstown. Heady NJ has profiled about 70 dispensaries. The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) says there are 80 adult use cannabs dispensaries operating. New Jersey medical cannabis dispensaries have converted to adult use cannabis sales […]
Anja, Highway 90, Cloud Nine, & Joyleaf Lead NJ Cannabis Dispensaries Openings

More New Jersey cannabis dispensaries have opened, including Anja, Highway 90, Cloud Nine, and Joyleaf. Many of the 2019-2021 licensed New Jersey medical cannabis dispensaries have been converting to adult-use/recreational sales in addition. Thus, the race to open dispensaries and be in the first 100 has gotten even more intense. Anja Dispensary Opens in Highland […]
Underground Legacy Operator Moe Weed Opens Downtown Trenton CBD Shop

The company of New Jersey underground legacy to legal entrepreneur Moe Weed opened a CBD shop and museum on State Street in Downtown Trenton. It’s called Moe Weed II Museum and Wellness Center. Brittany Bennett of nearby Hamilton in Mercer County is the co-owner with Mama Moe, as she identifies herself. “It’s like a family […]
Guest Post: Streamlining Wholesale Purchasing for NJ Cannabis Dispensaries

As the New Jersey cannabis industry grows, lean operating is critical to success. Streamlining wholesale purchasing is a great way to reduce costs and helps maintain cash on hand. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter how great your sales might be if your operating expenses are through the roof. Streamlining wholesale cannabis purchasing combines old-school practices like […]
Hashery Dispensary, Baked By The River Dispensary Open 66 and 67th NJ Dispensaries

The Hashery Dispensary had a soft opening Friday and a Grand Opening Saturday in Hackensack, while Baked by the River Dispensary had a Grand Opening in Lambertville. There are now about 67 adult-use New Jersey Cannabis dispensaries open. After a delay of years, the pace has increased to about two or three openings every 11 […]
NJ Dispensary Rapid Openings Continue with Baked By the River, Voltaire Cannabis, Hello High, Pure Blossom

New Jersey cannabis dispensaries have continued opening rapidly with Baked By the River dispensary, Voltaire Cannabis, Hello High dispensary, and Pure Blossom dispensary.
Multiple New Jersey Weed Stores Open

Multiple New Jersey weed stores or adult use cannabis dispensaries have opened including Organic Farms dispensary, Camden Apothecary, and 1634 Funk in Jersey City.
Harmony Dispensary in Secaucus Closing Due to Ownership Change and Scandal

Harmony Dispensary is temporarily closing its Secaucus location due to scandals surrounding its former CEO and ownership changes.
New Jersey Cannabis Policy & Social Equity Debated at League of Municipalities Conference

New Jersey cannabis policy and social equity were debated at the NJ League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City last week. It’s four conferences at once with New Jersey political, legislative, regulatory, and town leaders and the people who work for them and with them at various events. NJ League of Municipalities Convention Floor The […]
NJEDA Launches Cannabis Equity Grant Program Phase 2 for Social Equity Applicants

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced that the application for Phase II of its Cannabis Equity Grant Program for Social Equity applicants will open soon. The Seed Equity Grant will allocate up to $8 million in funding for 48 New Jersey cannabis entrepreneurs. They will provide each winning New Jersey cannabis entrepreneur with a Seed Equity Grant of $150,000 and technical […]