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Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey Lawmakers Pull Adult-Use Cannabis Bill Amid Criticism from Social Justice Advocates

The legislation passed committees in the Senate and Assembly last week, but has since been put on hold.

November 16, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

U.S. House Plans December Vote on the MORE Act, New Jersey Lawmakers Consider Bill to Implement Adult-Use Cannabis Program: Week in Review

This week, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced plans to take up the MORE Act, which would federally decriminalize cannabis by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act.

November 14, 2020

Colorado

How U.S. House, Senate Results Could Influence Cannabis Legislation

A Democratic majority in the Senate could seal a deal or two for the industry, while more Republicans in both chambers could move into cannabis’ corner as recent state legalization wins indicate widespread voter support.

November 11, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey Governor Appoints Two Members to Commission to Oversee State’s Cannabis Industry

Gov. Phil Murphy has named Dianna Houenou and Jeff Brown to the Cannabis Regulatory Commission.

November 9, 2020

New Jersey

New Jersey Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Implement State’s Adult-Use Cannabis Program

Sen. Nicholas Scutari introduced legislation Nov. 6 to outline how the state’s newly legal cannabis industry will operate.

November 9, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Five States Pass Cannabis Legalization Measures on Election Day: Week in Review

This week, voters in Arizona, Montana and New Jersey passed adult-use legalization initiatives, Mississippi approved a medical measure, and South Dakota passed both at the same time.

November 7, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

U.S. Cannabis Legalization Landscape Changes Overnight

An updated map of cannabis legal states after the 2020 U.S. Election.

November 6, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Cannabis Wins Big on Election Night as Five States Pass Legalization Measures

New Jersey, Arizona and Montana voters legalized adult-use cannabis, Mississippi approved a medical measure, and South Dakota made history by passing both at the same time.

November 4, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis

In one of the country’s most highly anticipated referendums on cannabis, the Garden State makes the cultivation and sale of cannabis legal for adults 21 and over.

November 3, 2020

Finance

Detroit Officials Propose Ordinance to Allow Adult-Use Cannabis Sales, Polls Show Promising Results for Cannabis Ballot Measures: Week in Review

This week, Detroit Councilman James Tate and Mayor Mike Duggan unveiled details of a proposal to license and regulate adult-use businesses within the city.

October 31, 2020

Finance

The Interview: Catching Up with Christopher Melillo, Ascend Wellness Holdings’ New Chief Revenue Officer

In this exclusive conversation with Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary, Melillo discusses his move from multi-state operator Curaleaf, his goals for Ascend, how an adult-use market in New Jersey would shift the cannabis landscape, and more.

October 30, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Cannabis Legalization Polls Show Promising Results Ahead of November Election

Polls show voters are likely to support adult-use cannabis ballot initiatives in most states.

October 29, 2020