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Gov Murphy Signs Bill to Make Expungement Process Transparent and Accessible
Apr 1, 2025, 6:58 pm By Dan Ulloa
Governor Phil Murphy (D) signed a bill requiring the NJ State Police to establish and maintain an online portal to check criminal records and one’s expungement status. “Individuals seeking a second chance through expungement deserve a clear and transparent…

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Minority, Vet Owned Citi Roots Dispensary Thriving in Kingston in Central Jersey
Mar 31, 2025, 5:28 pm By Jonny Kandell
The minority and veteran-owned Citi Roots dispensary has been doing well in Kingston in South Brunswick in Central Jersey near Princeton University. About ten minutes north of Jersey’s Ivy League School is a fantastic dispensary worth visiting on your weed…

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NJ Assembly Oversight Committee Passes Town Weed Laws and Cannabis Worker Protection Bills
Mar 27, 2025, 5:18 pm By Dan Ulloa
The NJ Assembly Oversight Committee recently passed bills to protect cannabis workers and streamline the town weed law process. The town bill A5291is called “Establishes timeline for municipal application review and requires municipalities to notify Cannabis…

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NJ Homegrow Coalition Welcomes Support from Most of the Gov Candidates
Mar 26, 2025, 3:33 pm By Dan Ulloa
The NJ Homegrow Coalition is happy that most candidates running for Governor have voiced support for some form of home cultivation. Five Democrats and four Republican candidates are on the record agreeing that Garden State residents should not face criminal…

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Supporters Rally Behind Ailing NJCBA President & Township Green Dispensary Owner Scott Rudder
Mar 26, 2025, 2:27 pm By Dan Ulloa
Supporters of NJ Canna Business Association (NJCBA) President and Township Green Dispensary owner Scott Rudder seek to rally support as he is very ill. Rudder has been a long-time advocate for New Jersey’s cannabis Industry. He has championed initiatives…

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NJCRC Holds Medical Cannabis Town Hall on Patient Issues
Mar 25, 2025, 3:04 pm By Dan Ulloa
The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) held a medical cannabis town hall to hear from patients and consumers. It was their second in a series of three. Acting NJCRC Executive Director Christopher Riggs explained his role and how they wanted feedback on…

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Kratom vs. Delta 8: Key Differences, Effects, and Legal Considerations
Mar 25, 2025, 10:16 am By Heady NJ Staff
We want to explore the key differences, effects, and legal considerations between Kratom and Delta 8 THC to learn about their origins, usage, and more. Kratom and Delta 8 THC are frequently the subjects of conversations about natural treatments and substances…

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Many NJ Cannabis Events Planned for 4/20/2025 Weekend and the Year
Mar 24, 2025, 4:57 pm By Dan Ulloa
Many cannabis events and parties are being planned for the 4/20/2025 weekend next month throughout New Jersey and the rest of the year. 4/20 is the traditional stoner holiday. Unfortunately, it falls on East Sunday this year. So many are holding parties the…

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Guv Candidate Former NJ Senate President Steve Sweeney Endorses Medical Home Growing Legalization
Mar 21, 2025, 2:33 pm By Dan Ulloa
Gubernatorial primary candidate and former NJ Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3-Gloucester) has endorsed medical home growing legalization. He posted it on social media in the image above. In his post he noted that he helped phase out the medical marijuana…

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Moldy Weed from MSO 710 Labs Found at Fresh Elizabeth Dispensary
Mar 20, 2025, 6:02 pm By Dan Ulloa
It was reported on Reddit and Instagram that legal moldy weed produced by the Multi-State Operator (MSO) 710 Labs was found at the Fresh Elizabeth Dispensary in Union County. Garden State Collective Founder and Tri-State Harvest Cup winner Neel Patel said he…

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1st NJCRC Meeting with Amelia Mapp Replacing Social Justice Champion Barker Held
3:58pm By Dan Ulloa
Amelia Mapp made her debut at a very short NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) meeting as a Commissioner replacing social justice champion Charles Barker while there was significant public comment and 10 new licenses approved. Plus, they approved 10 new…

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Independent NJ Cannabis Product Lab Testing Reveal High Mold and Bacteria Levels
Mon 4:30pm By Dan Ulloa
Several New Jersey legal adult-use cannabis products failed independent safety tests for mold, yeast, and bacteria, along with their reported THC potency. A new organization has sprouted up called the Safe Leaf Society which said they purchased cannabis…

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Jersey City Targets Unlicensed Smoke Shops While Licensed Cannabis Questions Remain
Mon 12:38pm By Dan Ulloa
Jersey City recently raided smoke shops they called illegal while their licensed cannabis policy is unclear. According to the City, their Quality of Life Task Force conducted a targeted enforcement operation on Saturday, March 9th. It led to four arrests, 14…

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National Poll Finds High Demand for DoorDash Intoxicating Hemp/THC Delivery
Mar 12, 2025, 2:58 pm By Dan Ulloa
According to a poll by Nugg MD, frequent cannabis consumers have high levels of interest in using delivery platforms such as DoorDash. In January, DoorDash announced they will begin delivering hemp-based THC products in some markets. In New Jersey, legal…

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NJ Assembly Bill OKing Medical Marijuana Cards for Sickle Cell Anemia Patients Passes Committee
Mar 11, 2025, 5:20 pm By Dan Ulloa
A bill to allow those with sickle cell anemia to become medical cannabis patients passed the NJ Assembly Health Committee recently. Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disorder where you often have anemia where there aren’t enough red blood cells to go…

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Benzinga NJ Cannabis Industry Conference Features NJ-CRC Officials and Industry Experts on Latest Trends
Mar 10, 2025, 6:15 pm By Dan Ulloa
The Benzinga cannabis industry conference returned to Central Jersey and featured panels with the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) and leading experts on the local industry while many enjoyed themselves. NJ-CRC Panel on Legal Weed Progress Susana…

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NJ-CRC Says Concerts & Food Trucks at Lounges OK at Benzinga Cannabis Industry Conference
Mar 10, 2025, 6:15 pm By Dan Ulloa
The Benzinga cannabis industry conference returned to Central Jersey and featured panels with the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) and leading experts on the local industry while many enjoyed themselves. NJ-CRC Panel on Legal Weed Progress Susana…

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NJ Weedman Barely Survives Crash While Struggling to Go Legit
Mar 7, 2025, 2:57 pm By Dan Ulloa
The notorious underground legacy operator and advocate Ed “NJ Weedman” Forchion was recently in a severe motorcycle crash while he has struggled with red tape to go legit. NJ Weedman was hit on Saturday. He told Heady NJ he has broken bones in his back and…

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SEEF Wholesale Cannabis Tax Town Hall Held as Gov Murphy Proposes Increase
Mar 5, 2025, 5:46 pm By Dan Ulloa
Governor Phil Murphy introduced a budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 that would increase the Social Equity Excise Fee (SEEF) tax paid on cannabis and hemp as a townhall on how the money would be spent was held by the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission…

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SEEF Wholesale Cannabis Tax Town Hall Held as Gov Murphy Proposes Increase
Mar 5, 2025, 5:46 pm By Dan Ulloa
Governor Phil Murphy introduced a budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 that would increase the Social Equity Excise Fee (SEEF) tax paid on cannabis and hemp as a townhall on how the money would be spent was held by the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission…

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