Lawmakers in the state of New Jersey approved a bill that would let liquor stores sell large-format hemp-derived THC beverages containing up to 200mg of THC per 750ml bottle. That’s a massive jump compared to the current 5mg-per-container cap allowed in dispensaries. Critics are already calling it a public health nightmare, while supporters say liquor stores are desperate for … [Read more...] about You know what this needs? Bigger bottles and liquor store shelves.
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Bergen County’s Worst Potluck Ever: Cops Seize $4 Million In Party Favors
A months-long narcotics investigation in Bergen County ended with five arrests and the seizure of more than $4 million worth of drugs, according to prosecutors. Authorities say the alleged operation stretched across Bergenfield, Englewood, and Lodi, involving MDMA, ketamine, marijuana, and hundreds of kilograms of counterfeit pressed pills. Investigators say the probe began … [Read more...] about Bergen County’s Worst Potluck Ever: Cops Seize $4 Million In Party Favors
Cops, Cannabis, and the End of Zero-Tolerance: New Jersey Court Draws a Line
A New Jersey appeals court just handed cannabis reform advocates a major win: police officers in the state can’t be fired simply for using marijuana off the clock. The ruling reinforces protections already written into New Jersey’s adult-use cannabis law, which bars employers from punishing workers for legal cannabis use outside of work, so long as they aren’t impaired on the … [Read more...] about Cops, Cannabis, and the End of Zero-Tolerance: New Jersey Court Draws a Line
The Hemp Loophole Just Slammed Shut in New Jersey
For years, New Jersey had a quiet little gray market hiding in plain sight—delta-8 gummies at gas stations, THC drinks in convenience stores, THCA flower sitting next to vape pens like it was no big deal.That window just closed.As of April 13, 2026, New Jersey’s new hemp restrictions officially kicked in, and they’re not subtle. The state has effectively redrawn the line … [Read more...] about The Hemp Loophole Just Slammed Shut in New Jersey
You Can Still Say No… But Now You Have to Explain It
For a long time, cannabis businesses in New Jersey could spend months preparing an application only to have a town council vote it down with no explanation at all. Just a quick “denied” and on to the next agenda item. A recent court ruling says those days are over. A New Jersey appellate court has ruled that municipalities must provide a reason when they deny a cannabis … [Read more...] about You Can Still Say No… But Now You Have to Explain It
Magic Mushrooms, But Make It Medical: New Jersey Dives Into Psilocybin Therapy
New Jersey has taken a notable step into the evolving world of psychedelic medicine. Governor Phil Murphy has signed legislation launching a state-run psilocybin therapy pilot program, backed by $6 million in public funding to study its potential for treating behavioral health conditions.The new law establishes the Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Therapy Pilot Program, … [Read more...] about Magic Mushrooms, But Make It Medical: New Jersey Dives Into Psilocybin Therapy
Paging Dr. Weed: The Waiting Room Is Empty
Connecticut’s medical marijuana program is quietly experiencing an awkward moment — the kind where the music is still playing, the lights are on, but half the party has already left. Once the backbone of the state’s cannabis system, the medical program is seeing a steady and significant drop in registered patients, echoing the same pattern that’s played out recently in New … [Read more...] about Paging Dr. Weed: The Waiting Room Is Empty
New Jersey Edges Closer to Psychedelic Medicine—One Committee Vote at a Time
A New Jersey legislative proposal aimed at legalizing psilocybin-assisted therapy has taken another step forward, advancing through an Assembly committee as supporters continue to frame the measure as a public health reform rather than a cultural experiment. The bill, which would establish a regulated framework allowing the supervised therapeutic use of psilocybin, reflects … [Read more...] about New Jersey Edges Closer to Psychedelic Medicine—One Committee Vote at a Time
Garden State Goes Full Fungi: Lawmakers Vote to Let Psilocybin Into Therapy Rooms
New Jersey lawmakers have taken a major step toward authorizing psilocybin-assisted therapy, advancing a bill that would allow adults with qualifying mental-health conditions to access the psychedelic compound under professional supervision. The measure, approved by the Assembly Health Committee, shifts away from earlier proposals that would have legalized personal … [Read more...] about Garden State Goes Full Fungi: Lawmakers Vote to Let Psilocybin Into Therapy Rooms
Curaleaf Fights the “Weed Death Penalty” in New Jersey Court Showdown
In a move that sounds more like a courtroom drama than a business dispute, cannabis giant Curaleaf Holdings is taking on the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) — claiming the state’s labor rules are so harsh they amount to a “corporate death sentence.” The Battle Over Labor PeaceAt the heart of the conflict is something called a Labor Peace Agreement (LPA) — a … [Read more...] about Curaleaf Fights the “Weed Death Penalty” in New Jersey Court Showdown
