Murphy signs law decriminalizing adult-use cannabis in NJ
Legislation to decriminalize cannabis and loosen penalties for underage possession of the drug and alcohol was signed into law Monday.
NJ lawmakers still debating legalized marijuana
For a third time, the Democrat-led Assembly has moved a deadline for Gov. Phil Murphy to act on legislation setting up New Jersey’s recreational marijuana plan.
Medical marijuana workers in California move to front of vaccine line
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
Medical marijuana in New York
New York State could be the next to legalize recreational marijuana, mainly as a way to help solve the state’s fiscal problems brought on by the pandemic but medical marijuana is already an option for many patients.
Jamaica faces marijuana shortage
Jamaica is running low on ganja. Heavy rains followed by an extended drought, an increase in local consumption and a drop in the number of marijuana farmers have caused a shortage in the island’s famed but largely illegal market that experts say is the worst they’ve seen.
Cuomo calls, again, for legalizing marijuana in New York
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling for the legalization and regulation of marijuana for recreational use by adults
Murphy, lawmakers say they reached deal on cannabis bill
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says he and legislative leaders have reached a deal on legislation to set up the new recreational marijuana marketplace.
MORE Act: House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level
If signed into U.S. law, the MORE Act would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and reinvest in communities hit hardest by the war on drugs.
San Francisco bans smoking, vaping tobacco in apartments but says weed is OK
Board President Norman Yee, who introduced the proposal, wanted to ban marijuana smoke as well, but couldn’t get the votes,
New Jersey weighs 'social equity' tax on marijuana
A social equity fee would help fund programs aimed at reducing racial disparities caused by drug laws.
NJ voting session canceled amid cannabis bill disagreements
A voting session for Monday in New Jersey’s Assembly that was to include a measure setting up the new recreational marijuana market has been canceled.
Across party lines, Americans embrace marijuana legalization in 2020 election
Recreational marijuana initiatives passed in four states this year, from liberal New Jersey to conservative Montana and South Dakota. The results prove how broadly accepted marijuana has become.
Cannabis bill delayed while New Jersey's leaders talk taxes
New Jersey lawmakers say legislative leaders and the governor are discussing tax rates on recreational marijuana, delaying a vote on a legalization measure.
Atlantic City wants exclusive deal on pot sales
The mayor says the city should get first dibs on tax money that recreational marijuana would generate because it currently gets nothing from state-imposed parking, luxury, hotel and sports betting taxes.
Gov. Murphy names head of panel for legal marijuana
Dianna Houenou will chair New Jersey's Cannabis Regulatory Commission, the governor said.
New Jersey warns: Marijuana isn't legal yet
Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday echoed a statement that Attorney General Gurbir Grewal issued the day before: That recreational weed isn't legal yet and may not be for a year or so.
New Jersey voters approve recreational marijuana use
Voters in the Garden State approved a change to the state's constitution that will allow adults to buy and use marijuana.
New York proposes rules for hemp-derived CBD products
New York's proposed regulations require laboratory testing and labeling to ensure consumers are getting what they pay for, without harmful contaminants.
NJ voters weigh putting pot legalization in constitution
New Jersey could be the latest state to legalize recreational marijuana if voters say yes to the constitutional amendment.
Marijuana use during pregnancy linked to greater risk of autism in children, study says
The study found that women who used cannabis while pregnant were 1.5 times more likely to have a child with autism.