Cannabis Legalization Bill Introduced in New Jersey
New Jersey state Sen. Nicholas Scutari has introduced legislation to legalize cannabis for recreational use in the state. The measure… Read More
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Advocates Weigh in on Role Cannabis Policy Played in New Jersey & Virginia Governor Races
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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’
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
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
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
Menstrual cramps may soon be added to New Jersey’s list of qualifying conditions for access to medical cannabis. Assemblyman Tim… Read More
New Jersey Panel Considers Expanding List of MMJ Qualifying Conditions
The health commissioner of New Jersey has put in place a panel that will decide whether various ailments should be… Read More
New Jersey Medical Cannabis Prices Are Nation’s Highest, Report Shows
Patients enrolled in New Jersey’s medical cannabis program are paying about 37 percent more per ounce than their counterparts in… Read More
Cannabis Arrests Are Still Increasing In New Jersey
Arrests for cannabis possession are on the rise in New Jersey, even while arrest rates for cannabis are declining around… Read More