New Jersey Passes Bill to Improve Medical Marijuana Access
New Jersey’s medical marijuana law has shown itself to be flawed in many ways, but the legislature has approved a bill that would make improvements.
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Marijuana NewsLink
Jersey's Only Dispensary Short on Meds, Closes for 2 Weeks
New Jersey's only medical marijuana dispensary, Greenleaf Compassion Center, has announced that it will be closed for 2 weeks.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.06.26)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of June 26, 2013:
Parents of Epileptic New Jersey Tot Vivian Wilson Lament Medical Marijuana Delays
Vivian Wilson, a 2-year-old with a bouncy pigtail and colorful eye patch may be the youngest patient to obtain a medical-marijuana card in New Jersey.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.06.12)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of June 12, 2013:
New Jerseyans Ready to Decriminalize Marijuana, Poll Finds
The poll comes as the legislature is considering Senate Bill 1977, which would decriminalize the possession of up to 50 grams of marijuana.
Law & PoliticsLink
NJ Panel Approves Bill to Ease MMJ Access for Sick Kids
This measure will allow more sick kids MMJ access, and was introduced because of a family's inability to obtain a psychiatrist's endorsement.
Weed LifestyleLink
NPR WNYC: The Weed Next Door
The marijuana market is booming in the Big Apple, but the majority of people who drive it are rarely under the magnifying glass. "The Weed Next Door: How legalization is changing the marijuana landscape," looks at pot culture in New York and New Jersey and how legalization in other states is affecting it.
Law & PoliticsLink
Two NJ Lawmakers Draft Bill to Help Sick Kids Get MMJ
New Jersey lawmakers have drafted a bill to help provide medical marijuana to children with serious medical conditions, and plan to introduce it next week.
PoliticiansLink
NJ Senate Candidate Smokes a Joint for Drug War Victims
Don DeZarn, libertarian candidate for the New Jersey Senate, smoked a joint in Veteran's Park in Hamilton, New Jersey.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.05.08)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 8, 2013:
Two More New Jersey Medical Marijuana Dispensaries May Open
Two more New Jersey medical marijuana dispensaries may open soon, bringing the state's total to three. In addition to the Montclair dispensary...
A Rising Marijuana Reform Tide at the Statehouses
Marijuana reform legislation is being introduced at state houses across the land at levels never seen before.
Overdose Prevention Deal in New Jersey
Gov. Christie reached an agreement with legislative leaders to include Good Samaritan language in another overdose prevention bill sitting on his desk.
New Jersey Will Expand Medical Marijuana Program
In early April, Gov. Chris Christie proposed allocating $1.6 million to fund New Jersey’s medical marijuana program, doubling the initial spending plan.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.04.10)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 10, 2013:
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.03.06)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 6, 2013:
Law & PoliticsLink
NJ Governor Claims He's Not Sabotaging Medical Marijuana
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie denies sabotaging the medical marijuana system in the state.