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  • Sickle Cell Anemia Medical Cannabis Patients Bill Passes NJ Assembly

    May 22, 2025, 3:23 pm By Dan Ulloa
    The NJ Assembly passed a bill to allow for sickle cell anemia to be made a qualifying condition to become an official medical cannabis patient. The bill A 913 would add it to the list of existing medical cannabis conditions which qualify a person to become a…
  • Cannabis Legalization Debated at MJ Unpacked Convention

    May 22, 2025, 11:48 am By Jonny Kandell
    The recent MJ Unpacked industry convention featured experts debating federal and state cannabis legalization issues. It was led by former Green Market Report Editor Debra Borchardt. The panelists shared their thoughts on the state of the industry and what we…
  • NJ Local Whoopi Goldberg Launching Hemp THC Drink at CMB Canna Con

    May 21, 2025, 3:48 pm By Dan Ulloa
    Noted entertainer and NJ resident Whoopi Goldberg is going to debut her new hemp THC drink Whoop-Tea at the CMB cannabis industry convention, previously the CWC. The annual Cannabis World Congress (CWC) Expo at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City has been…
  • Cannademix Holding Unity Cannabis Convention at American Dream Mall on Sunday

    May 20, 2025, 11:10 am By Heady NJ Staff
    Cannademix is holding its Unity III cannabis culture and advocacy convention on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford in Bergen County in North Jersey. It will be held during Memorial Day Weekend from 12 to 7 pm between Big Snow &…
  • Mushroom Fest Features Psychedelic, Entheogens Discussion

    May 19, 2025, 11:34 am By Jonny Kandell
    Mushroom Fest, hosted by the Northeast Organic Farming Association of NJ (NOFA-NJ), featured a panel on magic mushrooms or psychedelics, or entheogens and their benefits in Asbury Park in Central Jersey. The featured speakers were Denise Rue, a trauma-focused…
  • NJ Assembly Committees Reviews Cannabis Safety Standards

    May 16, 2025, 10:11 am By Dan Ulloa
    The NJ Assembly Oversight Committee held a hearing on cannabis product safety issues and testing that have been in the news recently. Safe Leaf Society co-founder Michael Boone was invited to testify on their recent secret shopper findings. “I’ve seen…
  • NJ Agriculture Assembly Committee Holds Intoxicating Hemp Hearing

    May 16, 2025, 9:04 am By Dan Ulloa
    The NJ Assembly Agriculture Committee held an informational hearing on a bill for the Department of Agriculture instead of the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) to regulate intoxicating hemp. The bill A 5058 was introduced by Committee Chair William…
  • NJ Assembly Committee Holds Intoxicating Hemp Hearing

    May 16, 2025, 9:04 am By Dan Ulloa
    The NJ Assembly Agriculture Committee held an informational hearing on a bill for the Department of Agriculture instead of the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) to regulate intoxicating hemp. The bill A 5058 was introduced by Committee Chair William…
  • HoneyStash Celebrating Opening Metuchen’s 1st Cannabis Dispensary

    May 15, 2025, 1:58 pm By Heady NJ Staff
    HoneyStash Dispensary proudly announced their grand opening as Metuchen’s 1st cannabis dispensary in Middlesex County in Central Jersey on Saturday. The groundbreaking event marks a milestone for the “Brainy Borough.” It is introducing a curated,…
  • NJEDA Announce New Cannabis Grant Lottery Round

    May 14, 2025, 4:02 pm By Dan Ulloa
    The NJ Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced the creation of the Cannabis Business Development (CBD) Grant Program that will award money to companies. So there will be a new $5 million grant round. It will provide targeted financial support to…
  • How Cannabis Can Enhance Your Exercise Routine

    May 13, 2025, 3:14 pm By Dan Ulloa
    Many people wonder if cannabis could be the cool sidekick needed to assist in reducing inflammation and help with pain while exercising. There is a growing belief that cannabis can be quite an easy approach to unwinding those weary muscles and perhaps help one…
  • NJ Craft Cannabis Panel Discusses Significant Industry Issues

    May 13, 2025, 9:47 am By Dan Ulloa
    Heady NJ recently held a successful Craft Cannabis Celebration in Jersey City featuring a party and a panel discussing the issue. It was held in the JC Walls/Liberty Arts District event space in Jersey City. The panel featured Gene Traders CEO and leading…
  • Just A Woman Cannabis & LoveGrow Launch Pre-Rolls

    May 8, 2025, 4:50 pm By Dan Ulloa
    The newer legal cannabis grower LoveGrow and Just a Woman recently released new cannabis pre-rolls in New Jersey adult-use cannabis dispensaries. Heady NJ caught up with them at the recent Benzinga conference. We recently released a new episode of our show,…
  • MSO TerrAscend Buying Union Chill Dispensary for 4th NJ Location

    May 7, 2025, 3:24 pm By Dan Ulloa
    The large Multi-State Operator (MSO) TerrAscend Corp. plans to buy Union Chill Dispensary in Lambertville in Central Jersey, to be their 4th location in the state. According to them, Union Chill in Hunterdon County generates over $11 million in annualized…
  • 5 Steps First-Time Patients in NJ Take Before Visiting a Dispensary

    May 7, 2025, 2:44 pm By Heady NJ Staff
    Taking your first trip to a legal medical New Jersey dispensary as an official medical cannabis patient can be intimidating. Proper preparation irons out kinks preemptively. Accessing medical cannabis requires making informed decisions, clear guidance, and…
  • NCRC Un-Approves New Cannabis Safety Testing Guidelines

    May 1, 2025, 2:47 pm By Dan Ulloa
    The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) rescinded or unapproved new safety testing lab rules, which consumer advocates had wanted for some time. NJCRC Chair Dianna Houenou brought it up as a resolution adopted earlier this year to waive regulations on…
  • NJCRC Un-Approves New Cannabis Safety Testing Guidelines

    May 1, 2025, 2:47 pm By Dan Ulloa
    The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) rescinded or unapproved new safety testing lab rules, which consumer advocates had wanted for some time. NJCRC Chair Dianna Houenou brought it up as a resolution adopted earlier this year to waive regulations on…
  • Legal Cannabis Wholesaler Distributor Emunio Logistics 1st to NJ Market

    Apr 29, 2025, 3:56 pm By Dan Ulloa
    Emunio Logistics is officially NJ’s first operational cannabis Wholesaler and Distributor. They have been serving operators since the end of March. The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) confirmed it with Heady NJ. A few other wholesalers and…
  • Many Groups Holding 2025 NJ Cannabis Cups

    Apr 28, 2025, 5:31 pm By Dan Ulloa
    MJ Unpacked, NECANN, and Best in Grass are all planning to host Cannabis Cups in New Jersey this year as part of different events. Cannabis Cups are an established tradition in more developed cannabis markets and communities held as part of conferences or…
  • Booming 4/20 NJ Cannabis Market Remains Dominated by MSOs

    Apr 23, 2025, 10:34 pm By Dan Ulloa
    The NJ cannabis market remains dominated by large corporate Multi-State Operators (MSOs) as it boomed over the 4/20 holiday weekend, according to estimated data from Lit Alerts. NJ’s Estimated 4/20 Weekend Sales According to Lit Alert, New Jersey beat New…

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