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
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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
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
New Jersey Panel Considers Expanding List of MMJ Qualifying Conditions
Wed / Mar 23rd
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
Fri / Mar 18th
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
Tue / Dec 1st
Arrests for cannabis possession are on the rise in New Jersey, even while arrest rates for cannabis are declining around… Read More
Cannabis Legalization Becomes Mainstream Topic in New Jersey
Fri / Nov 20th
When news outlets discuss which East Coast state will be the first to legalize recreational marijuana, most reports suggest Maine or… Read More
New Jersey MMJ Lawsuit: Should Student Patients Be Allowed to Medicate on School Grounds?
Wed / May 13th
The Larc School, a private school for children with disabilities located in Bellmawr, New Jersey, made headlines earlier this month… Read More
New Jersey Campaign Announced to Legalize Cannabis
Thu / Feb 19th
A coalition of activists has announced a new campaign, called New Jersey United for Marijuana Reform, which will push for legislation to legalize… Read More
