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Veterans First: Florida House Approves Medical Marijuana Fee Waiver and Access Expansion

Florida lawmakers came together across party lines to unanimously approve HB 555, a landmark bill eliminating cannabis card fees for veterans and extending renewal terms for everyone. This legislation, which aims to break down financial and administrative barriers to medical cannabis access, stands to significantly benefit Florida’s large veteran community and streamline the process for…

New Jersey Introduces Free Cannabis Business Training Platform

New Jersey has launched the Cannabis Training Academy (CTA), an online educational platform to support individuals interested in starting or managing a cannabis business.  This initiative, created by the New…

Gov. Murphy Proposes Raising Cannabis Tax from $2.50 to $15 Per Ounce

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has put forward a proposal to significantly increase the social equity excise fee on cannabis, raising it from $2.50 to $15 per ounce. The additional…

New Jersey Cannabis Coalition Urges Lawmakers to Legalize Home Cultivation

A coalition of New Jersey cannabis businesses and advocacy organizations is pushing for the legalization of home cannabis cultivation, challenging the stance of Governor Phil Murphy and other lawmakers who…

New Jersey’s Recreational Cannabis Market Expands with New Competitors

New Jersey’s adult-use cannabis industry has been rapidly growing since its launch in April 2022. The market saw an impressive $789.8 million in sales throughout 2024, with the number of…

NJ-CRC Approves New Cannabis Testing Guidelines

TRENTON – During its public meeting on February 18, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) approved a set of updated cannabis testing guidelines. These new standards will replace the…

New Jersey Medical Cannabis Patients Feel Left Behind as Legal Weed Market Booms

s Feel Left Behind as Legal Weed Market Boom As New Jersey’s legal marijuana industry thrives, many medical cannabis patients feel neglected and betrayed. Edward “Lefty” Grimes, a long-time medical…

New Bill Aims to Streamline Cannabis Dispensary Approvals in New Jersey

A new bill in Trenton seeks to expedite the approval process for medical cannabis dispensaries by allowing them to sell recreational marijuana without needing town approval. The legislation, backed by…

2024: A Year of Growth, Equity, and Progress for the New Jersey Cannabis Industry

The year 2024 marked a period of significant advancements, regulatory developments, and continued commitment to equity within the New Jersey cannabis industry. The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) achieved…

Applications Now Open for Cannabis Consumption Lounges in New Jersey

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission officially opened applications for cannabis consumption lounges on January 2, giving licensed dispensaries the green light to create safe spaces where adults can consume…

Debate Heats Up Over Increasing Social Equity Fee in New Jersey’s Cannabis Market

Cannabis advocates in New Jersey are currently debating whether the Cannabis Regulatory Commission should raise a fee aimed at funding social equity initiatives and supporting communities disproportionately affected by the…