Mike Davis
The Asbury Park Press NJ
East Windsor, NJ, United States
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What states have legal weed? Will Congress OK it? The latest on federal marijuana legalization
Twenty-one states have legalized weed for adult use, and another 16 states have approved medical marijuana. → Read More
How does NJ legal weed get made?
The Asbury Park Press takes you on a tour of one company’s massive cannabis cultivation facility → Read More
Inside the old Walmart that’s growing, cooking and packing NJ legal weed
Verano Holdings’ cannabis cultivation center in Readington is bustling, as the law, technology and market for the cannabis industry face rapid change. → Read More
Why is it so hard for 'social equity' entrepreneurs to get an NJ legal weed license?
Only 16% of New Jersey legal weed licenses went to those with prior marijuana convictions, according to the Cannabis Regulatory Commission. → Read More
Cases of young kids eating legal weed edibles skyrocketing, researchers say
Marijuana legalization has left cannabis in reach of kids, researchers say. More than 3,000 children ingested cannabis in 2021. → Read More
Christopher Connors not seeking reelection to NJ Senate
Sen. Christopher Connors, a former Lacey mayor, replaced his father representing the 9th Legislative District in the New Jersey State Senate in 2007. → Read More
NJ legal weed brings in millions in tax revenue
New Jersey, a state synonymous with tax burdens, actually has among the lowest taxes on legal weed in the United States. → Read More
NJ legal weed is flying off the shelves. Here's what that means for the future.
Cannabis sales in New Jersey were up 46% in the third quarter as more legal weed dispensaries were approved. → Read More
Manchester mayor ousted in runoff election
Robert Arace, 29, was elected as the new mayor of Manchester in a runoff election, defeating incumbent Mayor Robert Hudak. → Read More
Here's where you can buy NJ legal weed and medical marijuana across the state
There are 29 medical marijuana dispensaries in New Jersey, and 21 are currently selling legal weed for recreational use. Here's where to find them. → Read More
Jackson Mayor Michael Reina reelected in tight race
Michael Reina won reelection to his fourth full term in Jackson, beating Council President Martin Flemming III in a contentious race. → Read More
Jackson election pits mayor against council members
Jackson Mayor Michael Reina is facing off against Council President Martin Flemming III in the municipal election. → Read More
Daylight saving time ends soon, but will it soon be the new normal?
In March, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that would switch the country over to daylight saving time permanently. → Read More
Zen Leaf Neptune begins legal weed sales, the second shop in Monmouth County
The Zen Leaf medical marijuana dispensary in Neptune is the 18th NJ legal weed location and only the second in Monmouth County. → Read More
Zen Leaf Neptune approved for recreational marijuana sales
Zen Leaf Neptune will become the 18th medical marijuana dispensary in New Jersey to sell legal weed, and just the second location in Monmouth County. → Read More
NJ legal weed dispensaries want to open in your downtown. Here's why:
Marijuana companies are jumping at the chance to get retail space for dispensaries, including shuttered businesses. → Read More
Route 36 partially closed after car knocks over utility pole in West Long Branch
A car knocked over a utility pole at Route 36 and Broadway in West Long Branch early Sunday morning, officials said. → Read More
Trying to get high at the Shore? Here's a NJ visitor's guide to all things legal weed
Since the last time you visited, NJ began selling legal weed. Here's what you need to know. → Read More
The wait is over! NJ legal weed officially for sale at 12 medical marijuana dispensaries
New Jersey officially began selling legal weed to anyone over 21 years old at 12 medical marijuana dispensaries across the state. → Read More
What's still illegal under NJ marijuana legalization laws? Here's a refresher on rules
While legal weed sales are beginning in NJ, there are still specific restrictions on exactly what, where and how much cannabis you can buy or use. → Read More