420 Expo Holds 1st NJ Legal Cannabis Cup
5:28pm By Dan Ulloa
The 3rd annual 420 Expo cannabis convention event was held in Edison, where they announced the winners of the first legal NJ cannabis cup and held a great party. It is the biggest cannabis consumer event in New Jersey every year by far. The vast majority of…NBA Star Al Harrington’s Village Dispensary Opens in Hoboken
5:24pm By Dan Ulloa
The Village dispensary, which recently opened in Hoboken, is owned by NBA Star, NJ native, and cannabis entrepreneur Viola Brands CEO Al Harrington. Village had a quiet, soft opening on Monday and is planning a grand opening on Saturday after a ribbon cutting…Governor Murphy Signs NJ Intoxicating Hemp Delta-8 THC Product Regulation Bill into Law
Sep 13, 2024, 9:03 am By Dan Ulloa
Governor Phil Murphy (D) signed into law the intoxicating hemp Delta 8 THC regulation bill passed by the New Jersey Legislature in June. The bill had to be signed in 90 days, and the deadline was nearly up. The bills S-3235/A-4461, “Regulates production and…Governor Murphy Signs NJ Intoxicating Hemp Delta-8 THC Product Regulation Bill into Law
Sep 13, 2024, 9:03 am By Dan Ulloa
Governor Phil Murphy (D) signed into law the intoxicating hemp Delta 8 THC regulation bill passed by the New Jersey Legislature in June. The bill had to be signed in 90 days, and the deadline was nearly up. In 2018, the U.S. Congress passed the Farm Bill,…Jersey City Cannabis Dispensaries to Be Capped, Control Board Hearings Continue
Sep 13, 2024, 8:12 am By Dan Ulloa
The Jersey City Council is moving to cap cannabis dispensaries while the Cannabis Control Board nearly revoked Garden Greenz’s approval, denied Local Modiv, and approved others. The Council passed a law to cap the number of dispensaries at 48 at their…Jersey City Cannabis Dispensaries to Be Capped, Control Board Hearings Continue
Sep 12, 2024, 12:09 pm By Dan Ulloa
The Jersey City Council is moving to cap cannabis dispensaries while the Cannabis Control Board nearly revoked Garden Greenz’s approval, denied Local Modiv, and approved others. The Council passed a law to cap the number of dispensaries at 48 at their…Small MSO Uma Flowers Loses Dispensary Approval in Morristown and Sues
Sep 11, 2024, 4:22 pm By Dan Ulloa
Uma Flowers, a small cannabis corporation from Massachusetts or a Multi-State Operator (MSO) lost its dispensary approval to operate in Morristown and has sued them. Morristown had a very shady cannabis approval process to award Uma Flowers approval for its…Small MSO Uma Flowers Loses Dispensary Approval in Morristown and Sues
Sep 11, 2024, 4:22 pm By Dan Ulloa
Uma Flowers, a small cannabis corporation from Massachusetts or a Multi-State Operator (MSO) lost its dispensary approval to operate in Morristown and has sued them. Morristown had a very shady cannabis approval process to award Uma Flowers approval for its…Does Delta 8 Flower Offer A Calming Effect?
Sep 11, 2024, 10:58 am By Heady NJ Staff
Delta 8 THC, a minor cannabinoid derived from the cannabis plant, has garnered attention for its distinctive therapeutic properties, like its ability to induce calm. Delta 8 Flower is an appealing choice for those seeking relaxation from cannabis without the…ButACake Debuts 1st Legal NJ Weed Cookies at Bakin’ Bad Dispensary in Atlantic City
Sep 10, 2024, 6:06 pm By Dan Ulloa
ButACake debuted the first legal New Jersey infused edible weed cookies at the Bakin’ Bad Dispensary in Atlantic City. While they are a licensed New Jersey cannabis manufacturer*, the parent company of ButACake known as CannPowerment, made a deal with the…Elevated by CannaBoss Lady Dispensary Celebrates 1st Anniversary, Partners with DirectLeaf Delivery Company
Sep 10, 2024, 5:53 pm By Heady NJ Staff
The Elevated by the CannaBoss Lady dispensary is celebrating its 1st year anniversary and partnering with one of the first licensed delivery companies DirectLeaf. It is the 1st independent, women-owned dispensary to open in Maplewood in North Jersey. On…Elevated by Canna Boss Lady Dispensary Celebrates 1st Anniversary, Partners with DirectLeaf Delivery Company
Sep 10, 2024, 5:53 pm By Heady NJ Staff
The Elevated by the CannaBoss Lady dispensary is celebrating its 1st year anniversary and partnering with one of the first licensed delivery companies DirectLeaf. CB is the 1st independent, women-owned dispensary to open in Maplewood in North Jesey. On…NJ Cannabis College Programs for Budding Workers Blossom
Sep 5, 2024, 3:19 pm By Dan Ulloa
Many NJ cannabis college programs offering Cannabis Studies classes for budding workers and professionals have been blossoming. Training programs for dispensary clerks, known as budtenders, were some of the first adult education programs. Now, more traditional…Jersey City Mayor Defends Competitive Cannabis Market & Anti-Police Smoking Stances
Sep 4, 2024, 5:21 pm By Dan Ulloa
Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop defended his policy positions allowing a competitive cannabis market to develop while opposing police consuming cannabis off-duty. At a Hudson County Chamber of Commerce event on his run to be Governor, Heady NJ asked him about…Uforia Opens the 2nd Jersey City Cannabis Dispensary in the Heights
Sep 3, 2024, 4:45 pm By Dan Ulloa
Uforia has opened the second adult-use cannabis dispensary in Jersey City in the Heights in the north of the city. Uforia owner Bashkim “Bash” Spahi is eager to open after it took so long to get to the finish line. Inside, they have a fun wall with fake…A Closer Look at Cannabis for Stress and Anxiety
Sep 3, 2024, 4:44 pm By Heady NJ Guest Author
Relief from stress and anxiety is one of the top benefits reported by cannabis consumers. Expanding legalization means more people are starting to explore this option. Medical patients and recreational users alike report that cannabis helps them relax and…NJ-CRC Seeks Stakeholder Input on Medical Cannabis Issues in Private Meetings
Aug 27, 2024, 12:19 pm By Dan Ulloa
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) will host virtual private roundtables to hear from patients, healthcare providers, and business operators about the medical cannabis market. The number of New Jersey medical cannabis patients peaked…420 Expo Cannabis Convention Holding 1st Legal NJ Cannabis Cup This Year
Aug 27, 2024, 10:54 am By Heady NJ Staff
The third annual 420 Expo cannabis convention for consumers is holding the 1st legal NJ cannabis cup this year. It will be in Edison at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, Sept. 13-15, 2024. Cannabis cups are popular in the cannabis community…Jersey City Mayor’s Anti-Cops Smoking Weed Stance Leads to Lawsuit, Fines
Aug 26, 2024, 7:04 pm By Heady NJ Staff
Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop’s stance against cops smoking weed had led to a lawsuit arguing it is a political posturing and fines. According to the NJ Monitor, Jersey City faces a daily fine every day that the cops are not reinstated. They said it would be…Brute’s Roots Celebrates 1st Anniversary
Aug 26, 2024, 6:27 pm By Heady NJ Staff
Brute’s Roots, a locally woman-owned and operated cannabis dispensary and grower, is celebrating its impressive first anniversary! As they continue making their mark in the New Jersey cannabis scene, Brute’s Roots has declared September to be Customer…
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