Justin Zaremba
NJ.com
Crosswicks, NJ, United States
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N.J.'s medical marijuana chief douses senator’s pipe dream of legal weed for sale immediately after the election
There's no way the current medical program can meet the needs of medical patients and adult-use consumers immediately after the election, according to Jeff Brown, head of the state medical cannabis program. → Read More
Cannabis influencers: The veteran lobbyist with a spark
Even before Lynn Nowak became a lobbyist, she had a mind for social change. → Read More
PBS travel guy Rick Steves explains why he backs cannabis legalization in N.J.
Rick Steves, an American travel writer and the host of the PBS program, “Rick Steves’ Europe," is a longtime proponent of cannabis legalization. → Read More
Cannabis influencers: She’s breaking the glass ceiling, blazing a trail
Tara "Misu" Sargente says despite her success, she believes the hurdles for many women and minorities who want to participate in the cannabis industry remain quite high. → Read More
What do doctors, nurses need to know about N.J.’s medical marijuana program, legalization?
In a Sept. 29 online symposium, medical professionals will address questions health professionals and patients have about cannabis. → Read More
Cannabis influencers: Meet Jersey’s Mayor of Cannabis
Scott Rudder, founder and president of the New Jersey CannaBusiness Association, has used his talent as a former mayor and Trenton politico to become a coalescing force in the industry. → Read More
Cannabis influencers: A combat veteran fighting for medicine and social justice
Leo Bridgewater, a decorated Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran, on the frontlines of social justice, care for veterans. → Read More
With cannabis legalization on the ballot, towns are weighing their options, experts say
As part of an online forum this week, industry power players discussed the challenges and opportunities for municipalities with respect to the cannabis industry. → Read More
N.J. executive accused of selling fake N95 masks to NYC sues medical weed dispensary for allegedly backing out of a deal
Three business men allege they were cut out of a medical cannabis deal by a politically connected law firm. → Read More
Could legal marijuana dollars be the boost the U.S. economy needs during a pandemic-triggered recession?
Experts say legalizing adult-use cannabis would create thousands of needed jobs and provide a tax revenue boost to local economies. → Read More
Special webinar: N.J.’s hemp leaders to discuss industry shifts amid coronavirus crisis on April 7
Join the conversation in this free webinar on Tuesday. Here's how to sign up. → Read More
Congressional candidate to host N.J. marijuana legalization forum this week
The free public forum, which features key players in the Garden State’s cannabis space, takes place March 4 in Atlantic City. → Read More
Will the N.J. cannabis ballot referendum pass? This pro-weed mayor thinks so
Colleen Mahr is the mayor of Fanwood, and the immediate past president of the League of Municipalities. She will be a speaker at NJ Cannabis Insider’s March 10 conference. → Read More
As N.J. cannabis industry slowly expands, one company is already blooming
Curaleaf NJ, whose parent company, Curaleaf, has a foothold in 10 states, is the current market leader in the Garden State. → Read More
CBD explosion ignites hemp interest in N.J. How soon will it take root?
Joseph Zoltowski, the director of the state Agriculture Dept.'s Plant Industry division, offers his insight on the hemp and CBD market. → Read More
What I’ve learned from covering the cannabis industry over the past 2 years
NJ Cannabis Insider recently published Issue 100. Justin Zaremba is considered the state's preeminent cannabis reporter. → Read More
Court blocks N.J. from reviewing new medical marijuana business licenses
The process remains at a standstill. → Read More
Lawsuits aimed at halting award of new medical marijuana licenses get new life
Groups seeking medical marijuana licenses filed suit last month against the Department of Health over the disqualification of their applications. → Read More
A GOP lawmaker and a Trenton insider will talk the future of cannabis on Dec. 4.
Sen. Declan O'Scanlon and Fruqan Mouzon, former counsel for the state Senate Majority Office, will speak at NJ Cannabis Insider's next meetup in Red Bank on Dec. 4. → Read More
Live chat with N.J. cannabis reporters on Friday at 11 a.m. Post your questions now.
Join our reporters to discuss everything you want to know about hemp, cannabis and legalization efforts in the Garden State. → Read More