Cannabis cash left out of NJ budget, but gov says it is coming
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – New Jersey did not legalize recreational marijuana as part of the state’s newly enacted budget, but Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and a key lawmaker say it will get done soon. Advocates of legalization say they’re trying to overcome decades of stigma as well as a federal prohibition in an effort to make New Jersey the latest state to legalize cannabis.
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NJ marijuana legalization: NJ-RAMP speaks against it
NJ RAMP representatives, Linden Councilman Peter Brown and Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden, met with APP staffers Mike Davis and Randy Bergmann
Power & Politics - Full Show for July 28
Posted: Friday, July 27, 2018 9:48 AM EDT Updated: Saturday, July 28, 2018 10:29 AM EDT If you thought the power struggle in Trenton was resolved with the signing of the state budget -- think again. Now it's about taking budget forecasting power away from the governor via a constitution amendment.
Enforcement of marijuana laws varies in North Jersey. Here's the arrest rate in your town
CLOSE The law is the law and if the state attorney general stops prosecuting marijuana cases, or the state Legislature goes so far as to legalize the drug, North Jersey police chiefs say their officers will comply with those changes. Their job isn't to make laws, just to carry them out, they say.
New Jersey Attorney General Pauses Prosecutions in Marijuana Cases
Even so, Mr. Grewal said he would examine the matter, and he asked prosecutors to postpone open marijuana cases until he issues a directive in August. His office, in a statement, said it could "effectively amount to a moratorium of - or a substantial reduction in - marijuana convictions in New Jersey between now and future legalization."
NJ marijuana legalization: NJ RAMP talks decriminalization, argues against legal weed
CLOSE NEPTUNE - The most active opponents to New Jersey marijuana legalization met with Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin on Tuesday in hopes of preventing legal weed in the Garden State.
Legalizing Marijuana in NJ: Where's the Bill, Who Benefits, Who Pays? - NJ Spotlight
New Jersey is on the cusp of legalizing recreational cannabis. But with no legislation ready, questions - and fears - are being raised
Leading NJ Psychiatric Associations Oppose Legalization of Recreational Marijuana - Insider NJ
Leading NJ Psychiatric Associations Oppose Legalization of Recreational Marijuana New Jersey Psychiatric Association and NJ Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Call on Lawmakers to Oppose Legalized Pot TRENTON - The New Jersey Psychiatric Association and the New Jersey Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (NJCCAP) this week called on New Jersey lawmakers to oppose the legalization[...]
New Jersey Now: July 23, 2018
Legal marijuana! Governor Murphy promised to legalize recreational cannabis on the campaign trail! But have efforts in the Legislature fizzled out, or is a fire about to be re-ignited for lawmakers to pass a bill sooner than later! As Murphy eyed tax
Power & Politics - Full Show for July 28
Posted: Friday, July 27, 2018 9:48 AM EDT Updated: Saturday, July 28, 2018 10:29 AM EDT If you thought the power struggle in Trenton was resolved with the signing of the state budget -- think again. Now it's about taking budget forecasting power away from the governor via a constitution amendment.
NJ Politics Digest: Report Says Former Governor to Join Firm Selling Edible Pot
The New Jersey legislature has yet to move on measures to legalize marijuana in the state, but it appears at least one firm is going to have some high-powered help pushing its agenda. NJ.com reports that Nuka Enterprises of Colorado, which manufactures edible cannabis products, is expected to announce today that former Gov.
NJ marijuana legalization: Opponents push decriminalization
At an editorial board meeting with the Asbury Park Press, representatives of NJ RAMP, presented their case for opposing legalization of pot in NJ.
NJ marijuana legalization: New Jersey quietly takes first steps to decriminalize weed
CLOSE How many marijuana possession arrests were there in your town since 1980? Scroll down to search. TRENTON - New Jersey has quietly taken the first steps toward decriminalizing marijuana, at least for the rest of the summer. New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal on Tuesday asked municipal prosecutors across the state to adjourn all marijuana offenses until Sept.
New Jersey Attorney General Pauses Prosecutions in Marijuana Cases
Even so, Mr. Grewal said he would examine the matter, and he asked prosecutors to postpone open marijuana cases until he issues a directive in August. His office, in a statement, said it could "effectively amount to a moratorium of - or a substantial reduction in - marijuana convictions in New Jersey between now and future legalization."
Marijuana left out of NJ budget, but governor says it is coming
TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey did not legalize recreational marijuana as part of the state's newly enacted budget, but Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and a key lawmaker say it will get done soon. Advocates of legalization say they're trying to overcome decades of stigma as well as a federal prohibition in an effort to make New Jersey the latest state to legalize cannabis.
Cannabis cash left out of budget, but gov says it is coming
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey did not legalize recreational marijuana as part of the state's newly enacted budget, but Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and a key lawmaker say it will get done soon. Advocates of legalization say they're trying to overcome decades of stigma as well as a federal prohibition in an effort to make New Jersey the latest state to legalize cannabis.
Legal weed in New Jersey? Not so fast.
CLOSE New Jersey's rush toward legal marijuana has slowed to a crawl. Gov. Phil Murphy's first 100 days in office came and went without a legal weed bill passing the Legislature.
Big problem for legal weed looming in N.J. Senate, NJ Cannabis Insider survey finds
If the state Senate were to vote today on whether New Jersey should legalize marijuana for recreational use, the bill would fail, according to a survey by NJ Cannabis Insider, a new NJ Advance Media publication. Only five members of the 40-member Senate said they would vote yes when reached by telephone, in person and by email over the past three weeks.
Prominent Democrat to introduce marijuana decriminalization bill in NJ Senate | Video | NJTV News
Sen. Ron Rice doesn’t want to hear marijuana legalization advocates talk about the social justice aspect of their quest; people of color are three times more likely to be in prison for marijuana than white people. So, their argument goes, if you legalize marijuana, all of those people would be out.
Opponents of Recreational Marijuana Legalization Show Up in Force at Black Caucus Hearing
Advocates of marijuana legalization in New Jersey say the public hearing was one-sided.
NJ marijuana legalization: Stop and think of our kids: Plumeri
CLOSE Our country is being ravaged by an addiction epidemic that is tearing families apart. This preventable disease affects more people than cancer, heart disease or diabetes. And now New Jersey politicians are pushing to legalize another addictive drug – marijuana. I’m proud of my New Jersey roots.
Op-Ed: Legalizing Marijuana Puts New Jersey Adolescents at Risk – NJ Spotlight
We owe it to ourselves to be educated and informed about what recreational marijuana legalization will do to our society and especially our children
Will marijuana legalization bandwagon be slowed by decriminalization effort? | Video | NJTV News
There was a decided point of view at Wednesday’s hearing on marijuana legalization hosted by the Legislative Black Caucus. It’s no secret that the caucus’ chair, Sen. Ron Rice, favors a decriminalization bill and has promised to get a Senate vote on it.
Politically Direct With Fernando Uribe-Episode 3-Special Guest: Kevin Sabet
Coming up, Kevin Sabet, Ph.D. representing Smart Approaches To Marijuana will be my special guest. We will discuss the platform of this non-profit organization, the ongoing debate about marijuana legalization in New Jersey, his thoughts on Governor Phil Murphy and much more. Feel free to call in at 818-572-8032!
NJ marijuana legalization: Black lawmakers see nightmare vision of NJ high on legal weed
CLOSE New Jersey’s black lawmakers, who may decide whether marijuana becomes legal in the state, are hearing a dystopian vision of a society in which babies are exposed to pot smoke, teenagers munch on marijuana-laced foods in school cafeterias, and the leaf replaces tomatoes and blueberries as a symbol of Garden State agriculture.
Legal weed in New Jersey? Not so fast.
CLOSE New Jersey’s rush toward legal marijuana has slowed to a crawl. Gov. Phil Murphy’s first 100 days in office came and went without a legal weed bill passing the Legislature.
N.J. legal marijuana legislation stalls, and lawmakers punt it to the summer
EDITOR’S NOTE: Interested in the marijuana business industry? NJ Cannabis Insider is a new premium intelligence briefing that features exclusive weekly content geared toward entrepreneurs, lawyers and realtors. View a sample issue . Will N.J. get legal weed this year or what? Here’s what we know.
Recreational weed tax revenue? Murphy still thinks so | NJBIZ
Gov. Phil Murphy has said he’s confident the 2019 budget will include $49 million in tax revenue from recreational marijuana, despite a lack of any bill to legalize, tax and regulate adult-use cannabis. Murphy’s stance came on Monday afternoon at a budgetary press conference, where he was flanked by dozens of clergy, liberal activists and union officials.
To put it bluntly, many pot questions lack answers
CLOSE As New Jersey ponders the possible legalization of recreational marijuana, some local officials are already considering steps to limit the impact in their communities, including municipal bans on sales. Meanwhile, the Trump administration appears inclined to take a tougher stand against state laws that run counter to federal prohibitions on cannabis.
Legal marijuana foes offer a compromise: Decriminalize it
Frustrated by the focus on legalizing recreational marijuana in New Jersey, a bipartisan group of state lawmakers Thursday introduced a bill that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of pot by treating it like a traffic offense in the state.
Pot Poll: Majority of NJ Opposes Legalized Marijuana
NEW FDU POLL SHOWS MAJORITY OF NEW JERSEYANS OPPOSE LEGALIZING RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA TRENTON, NJ – The majority of New Jerseyans oppose legalizing recreational marijuana, according to a recent survey conducted by Fairleigh Dickinson University. This marks the first time a recent poll in New Jersey has found less than 50 percent support for legalization.
Time to push back on NJ’s plan for legal weed
The Center on Addiction’s mission is to put the facts out regarding legalizing marijuana and stop it from happening in New Jersey.
Recreational Marijuana Decried At Co. Chamber of Commerce Session
SWAINTON – Three speakers told Cape May County Chamber of Commerce members June 21 of the widespread negative effects legalized, recreational marijuana could have. Legislation is pending in Trenton that could make the drug legal for recreational use. It is legal for medical applications with a physician’s prescription.
LETTER: Legal pot is Pandora’s box for NJ
We cannot legalize recreational marijuana in New Jersey. We’re fighting a losing battle with an out-of-control opioid epidemic that claims thousands of lives every year. We have no business adding another addictive drug we will not control any better than we have the opioids, many of which are also “legal.”
