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Beth Stavola: Operating a Multi-State Cannabis Company

Thu / May 31st

Beth Stavola is a serial cannabis industry entrepreneur who owns dispensaries in Arizona and Nevada; she is also the founder… Read More

New Jersey Legislation Would Expand MMJ Program

Tue / May 22nd

New Jersey Sen. Joseph Vitale has unveiled an early draft of legislation to expand the state’s medical cannabis program which… Read More

New Jersey Gov. Open to ‘Sweeping Pardons’ for Cannabis Crimes

Tue / May 8th

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is open to reducing or eliminating sentences for low-level cannabis crimes, telling NorthJersey.com that his… Read More

New Jersey Gov. Announces Changes for ‘More Patient-Friendly’ MMJ Program

Wed / Mar 28th

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has announced reforms to the state’s medical cannabis program in an effort to change “the… Read More

Survey Finds Scant Support for Cannabis Legalization Among New Jersey Lawmakers

Wed / Feb 28th

A survey by NJ Cannabis Insider of the state’s 40-member Senate found just five members who indicated they would vote… Read More

Cannabis Home-Grow Bill Introduced in New Jersey

Mon / Feb 5th

New Jersey Deputy Majority Leader and Lawrence Township municipal prosecutor Reed Gusciora has introduced a bill to allow adults to… Read More

New Jersey Gov. Executive Order Requires 60-Day Review of MMJ Program

Wed / Jan 24th

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed an executive order requiring the Department of Health and Board of Medical Examiners… Read More

Cannabis Legalization Bill Introduced in New Jersey

Fri / Jan 12th

New Jersey state Sen. Nicholas Scutari has introduced legislation to legalize cannabis for recreational use in the state. The measure… Read More

Advocates Weigh in on Role Cannabis Policy Played in New Jersey & Virginia Governor Races

Fri / Nov 17th

The Midterm elections saw two pro-cannabis politicians elevated to the governor’s seats as New Jersey chose Democrat Phil Murphy over… Read More

New Jersey & Virginia Governor-Elects Support Cannabis Law Reforms

Wed / Nov 8th

Following yesterday’s elections, the governor’s seats in two states will soon be occupied by Democrats supportive of cannabis law reforms;… Read More

New Jersey Court Ruling Forces State to Reconsider Cannabis Schedule Classification

Thu / Nov 2nd

A decision by the New Jersey Superior Court of Appeals will force the state administration to reconsider cannabis’ Schedule I… Read More

Poll: New Jersey Adults Support Cannabis Legalization

Mon / Sep 18th

According to a Quinnipiac University poll, 59 percent of New Jersians support allowing adults to legally possess “small amounts” of… Read More

New Jersey CannaBusiness Association Partnering with Athletes for CARE for Advocacy Event

Thu / Sep 7th

Three former professional athletes and a former Drug Enforcement Agency special agent are set to speak at the upcoming New… Read More

New Jersey Municipal Prosecutor Calls for Adult-Use Legalization

Wed / Jun 21st

During a New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee on a bill to legalize recreational cannabis use in the state, Jon-Henry Barr,… Read More

Newark, Ohio City Council Mulling MMJ Moratorium

Wed / May 31st

A medical cannabis moratorium is likely on the horizon in Ohio as Newark City Council’s economic development committee voted 3-2 to… Read More

Adult-Use Legislation Set to be Introduced in New Jersey

Mon / May 15th

New Jersey state Sen. Nicholas Scutari is expected to unveil a bill to tax-and-regulate cannabis sales in the state ahead… Read More

Pro-Rec Cannabis Trade Association Forms in New Jersey

Thu / May 11th

A newly formed cannabis trade association is looking toward the end of Gov. Chris Christie’s term with plans on pushing… Read More

NJ Gov. Calls Cannabis Legalization ‘Beyond Stupidity’

Tue / May 2nd

During a forum on substance abuse hosted by the New Jersey Hospital Association, Gov. Chris Christie called the push for… Read More

Looking Past Christie, Former NJ Lawmaker Launches Cannabis Industry Association

Mon / Jan 23rd

Despite the limited scope of the state’s medical cannabis law, and the strong opposition by its governor, the president of… Read More

New Jersey Lawmakers Witness Colorado’s ‘Sophisticated’ Cannabis Industry

Wed / Oct 19th

A group of New Jersey lawmakers toured several Denver cannabis companies over three days to see what legalization looks like… Read More

NJ Republican Introduces Bill to Legalize Cannabis ‘Like Tobacco’

Mon / Sep 26th

New Jersey Assemblyman Michael Carroll has introduced legislation that would legalize cannabis — regulating it like cigarettes — and provide… Read More

Petition for Gov. Christie to Sign MMJ Program Expansion Gains Significant Traction

Tue / Sep 6th

A petition calling on New Jersey Gov. Christ Christie to sign legislation adding post-traumatic stress disorder to the list of… Read More

New Jersey Approves Cannabis for PTSD, Awaits Christie’s Signature

Tue / Aug 2nd

Patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder could be granted access to medical marijuana in New Jersey if Gov. Chris Christie… Read More

New Jersey MMJ: Menstrual Cramps May Soon Qualify

Fri / Apr 8th

Menstrual cramps may soon be added to New Jersey’s list of qualifying conditions for access to medical cannabis. Assemblyman Tim… Read More