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New Jersey is debating decriminalization and legalization

New Jersey is debating decriminalization and legalization

February 21, 2018

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor New Jersey is on the path to legalize cannabis, but some aren’t ready to take that step. It seems they know cannabis laws are going to change, but they...

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New Jersey’s new Governor pledges to make the state cannabis-friendly

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial January 17, 2018

Today, cannabis advocates in New Jersey breathed a sigh of relief as the state governor, Philip Dunton Murphy, vowed to "align" New Jersey's vision and leadership by lifting the laws on cannabis. The...

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These five states are the most likely to pass cannabis legislation in 2018

Annureet Kaur January 3, 2018

With the elections coming up, cannabis legalization has become a hot topic nationwide, once again. After California, Nevada, Maine and Massachusetts legalized social cannabis use in 2016, no other states...

New Jersey’s path to cannabis legalization

New Jersey’s path to cannabis legalization

December 4, 2017

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor New Jersey’s outgoing governor recently said something that angered cannabis advocates, and it’s definitely not the first time he’s done that. During...

Cannabis won big in Tuesday's elections

Cannabis won big in Tuesday’s elections

Sara Tiradossi November 9, 2017

Tuesday’s election was a win for cannabis law reform efforts. The newly elected governors in New Jersey and Virginia campaigned for cannabis legalization and local cannabis ballot measures were approved...

Court recognized cannabis health benefits, ordered the state to consider rescheduling

Court recognized cannabis health benefits, ordered the state to consider rescheduling

Sara Tiradossi November 2, 2017

State and federal law have classified cannabis as a Schedule I drug, citing its “high potential for abuse,” but the Christie Administration in New Jersey might now revisit its legal standing and recognize...

Should the cannabis industry hire people with past drug convictions?

Should the cannabis industry hire people with past drug convictions?

Sara Tiradossi October 5, 2017

As the fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar industry continues to draw attention, cannabis businesses are debating whether they should hire people with previous drug convictions in the industry. Where...

NJ is arresting people for cannabis at increasing rates

NJ is arresting people for cannabis at increasing rates

June 19, 2017

The state of New Jersey is arresting more people for cannabis than ever before, a recent study by the state's American Civil Liberties Union found. In 2013, the state's law enforcement made 26 percent...

New Jersey Senator introduces bill to end cannabis prohibition

New Jersey Senator introduces bill to end cannabis prohibition

May 17, 2017

State Senator Nick Scutari introduced a bill to end cannabis prohibition in New Jersey on Monday in Trenton.  Scutari (D-Trenton) was also the sponsor for the state's medical cannabis law. “New Jersey...

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