Majority of NJ Governor Hopefuls Support Marijuana Home Grow
Majority of NJ Governor Hopefuls Support Marijuana Home Grow
24 Mar, 2025 - As New Jersey prepares for its gubernatorial primaries, most candidates have voiced support for legalizing home cannabis cultivation, potentially ending the state’s unique ban on personal grow despite legal recreational marijuana.
NJ’s Free Cannabis Business Academy Sees Huge Demand Since Launch
27 Feb, 2025 – New Jersey’s Cannabis Training Academy has surpassed 1,000 enrollments, providing free business education to aspiring cannabis entrepreneurs.
Phil Murphy’s Budget Plan Includes a Significant Tax Increase on Cannabis
26 Feb, 2025 – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has proposed raising the state’s cannabis tax from $2.50 to $15 per ounce to fund social equity programs. The move, part of a broader $58.1 billion budget plan, faces opposition from lawmakers and cannabis industry leaders concerned about its impact on legal sales.
NJ Lawmakers Propose Bill to Bypass Local Bans on Recreational Marijuana Sales
30 Jan, 2025 – A new bill in New Jersey could allow medical cannabis dispensaries to begin selling recreational marijuana without municipal approval. Proposed by Senate President Nicholas Scutari, the legislation aims to expand the state's cannabis industry and address licensing delays, though it faces opposition from local governments.
New Jersey awards 18 annual adult-use cannabis business permits
The first 18 adult-use cannabis company licenses have been authorized by New Jersey regulators for the state's marijuana industry.