New Jersey voters may get to decide on legal cannabis in 2020
New Jersey lawmakers once again failed to pass legislation decriminalizing marijuana so they will instead put the question to voters. The measure has a lot of support in New Jersey, including from Gov. Phil Murphy who made it a campaign promise. But the governor's democratic colleagues in the legislature could not muster the vote.
New Jersey lawmakers once again failed to pass legislation decriminalizing marijuana so they will instead put the question to voters. The measure has a lot of support in New Jersey, including from Gov. Phil Murphy who made it a campaign promise. But the governor's democratic colleagues in the legislature could not muster the vote.
Smoking weed may increase risk of stroke, arrhythmia in young adults, warns American Heart Association
Frequent use of cannabis in young adults was linked to an increased risk of stroke, and people diagnosed with cannabis use disorder were found to be more likely to being hospitalized for arrhythmia (heart rhythm disturbances), according to two new studies that were presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019.
Frequent use of cannabis in young adults was linked to an increased risk of stroke, and people diagnosed with cannabis use disorder were found to be more likely to being hospitalized for arrhythmia (heart rhythm disturbances), according to two new studies that were presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019.
Illegal pot farms on public land creating environmental hazard
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two months after two men were arrested at an illicit marijuana farm on public land deep in the Northern California wilderness, authorities are assessing the environmental impact and cleanup costs at the site where trees were clear-cut, waterways were diverted, and the ground was littered with open containers of fertilizer and rodenticide.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two months after two men were arrested at an illicit marijuana farm on public land deep in the Northern California wilderness, authorities are assessing the environmental impact and cleanup costs at the site where trees were clear-cut, waterways were diverted, and the ground was littered with open containers of fertilizer and rodenticide.
Master in Weed? You can do that at this university
For those who ever dreamed of earning a master's degree in marijuana, now is the time to try.
For those who ever dreamed of earning a master's degree in marijuana, now is the time to try.
America's first official cannabis cafe now open in West Hollywood
America's first official cannabis cafe opened on Tuesday in West Hollywood. Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Cafe offers a "farm-to-table experience for both cuisine and cannabis."
America's first official cannabis cafe opened on Tuesday in West Hollywood. Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Cafe offers a "farm-to-table experience for both cuisine and cannabis."
Cuomo pushing for NY, NJ, Conn. to have same marijuana policies
On a radio program on Tuesday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said it makes sense for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to have a uniform policy regulating recreational marijuana for adults to avoid users driving from state to state to get the best deal.
On a radio program on Tuesday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said it makes sense for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to have a uniform policy regulating recreational marijuana for adults to avoid users driving from state to state to get the best deal.
Jay-Z partnering with cannabis company
Jay-Z is heading into the legal marijuana industry as a chief brand strategist in partnership with a California cannabis product company.
Jay-Z is heading into the legal marijuana industry as a chief brand strategist in partnership with a California cannabis product company.
Hemp farm
Even though it's the off-season and no plants are in the ground, the CBD business for farmer David Falkowski is year round and booming.
Even though it's the off-season and no plants are in the ground, the CBD business for farmer David Falkowski is year round and booming.
CBD-infused foods banned
New York City Health Department is ordering restaurants to stop offering products containing CBD, deeming it an unsafe food additive. Since 2011, Dr. Orrin Devinsky of the NYU Epilepsy Center has been involved with research involving CBD oil.
New York City Health Department is ordering restaurants to stop offering products containing CBD, deeming it an unsafe food additive. Since 2011, Dr. Orrin Devinsky of the NYU Epilepsy Center has been involved with research involving CBD oil.
CBD food crackdown
CBD is under attack. The New York City Health Department is banning it from any restaurant or bar that adds it to food and drink because it is not approved for use as a food additive.
CBD is under attack. The New York City Health Department is banning it from any restaurant or bar that adds it to food and drink because it is not approved for use as a food additive.
Embargo on CBD-infused foods?
Officials from the city's Health Department set aside about $1,000 worth of her CBD edibles at Fat Cat Kitchen during a routine inspection. They sealed the products in her own plastic bag with a note that says "Embargoed."
Officials from the city's Health Department set aside about $1,000 worth of her CBD edibles at Fat Cat Kitchen during a routine inspection. They sealed the products in her own plastic bag with a note that says "Embargoed."
NYC marijuana plan
Mayor Bill de Blasio released a report Thursday by his?Task Force on Cannabis Legalization which was convened to create a guide for the city's preparation for the potential legalization of pot.
Mayor Bill de Blasio released a report Thursday by his?Task Force on Cannabis Legalization which was convened to create a guide for the city's preparation for the potential legalization of pot.
NJ towns may ban marijuana growing, sales
As New Jersey inches closer to legalizing recreational marijuana use for adults over 21, some towns consider it a half-baked idea and are opting out.
As New Jersey inches closer to legalizing recreational marijuana use for adults over 21, some towns consider it a half-baked idea and are opting out.
Marijuana in New Jersey
Lawmakers held hearings at the New Jersey Statehouse over the legalization of recreational marijuana on Monday.? The bill known as "New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory and Expungement Aid Modernization Act" would legalize the possession and personal use of one ounce or less of marijuana for people at least 21 years old.
Lawmakers held hearings at the New Jersey Statehouse over the legalization of recreational marijuana on Monday.? The bill known as "New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory and Expungement Aid Modernization Act" would legalize the possession and personal use of one ounce or less of marijuana for people at least 21 years old.
Legal cannabis in New York?
The debate over making marijuana legal continues to be a heated one. New York officials wanted to hear from the public on legalizing recreational marijuana. The majority of the people who spoke were in support.
The debate over making marijuana legal continues to be a heated one. New York officials wanted to hear from the public on legalizing recreational marijuana. The majority of the people who spoke were in support.
Good Day Caf?: CBD-infused cuisine
George Csonka is the owner of Adriaen Block restaurant in Astoria, Queens. He shows off some of his CBD-infused dishes and drinks. Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is extracted from cannabis plants. CBD does not contain THC so it does not make you high. But some studies suggest CBD may help relieve stress and give you a mellow vibe.
George Csonka is the owner of Adriaen Block restaurant in Astoria, Queens. He shows off some of his CBD-infused dishes and drinks. Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is extracted from cannabis plants. CBD does not contain THC so it does not make you high. But some studies suggest CBD may help relieve stress and give you a mellow vibe.
CBD-infused Coca-Cola?
Coca-Cola is reportedly in talks with a cannabis producer to make CBD-infused beverages to help ease drinkers' inflammation and pain. Dr. Jennifer Caudle, a family physician and associate professor at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, talked to Fox 5 News about this idea.
Coca-Cola is reportedly in talks with a cannabis producer to make CBD-infused beverages to help ease drinkers' inflammation and pain. Dr. Jennifer Caudle, a family physician and associate professor at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, talked to Fox 5 News about this idea.
Cannabis oil controversy
Aiden Stephen, 5, takes cannabis oil to help prevent his epileptic seizures. Aiden's cannabis doctor says he was having 2,000 seizures a month and had to wear a helmet. But now Aiden's seizures have been reduced to about five per month?thanks to cannabis oil.
Aiden Stephen, 5, takes cannabis oil to help prevent his epileptic seizures. Aiden's cannabis doctor says he was having 2,000 seizures a month and had to wear a helmet. But now Aiden's seizures have been reduced to about five per month?thanks to cannabis oil.
NJ medical marijuana review
Gov. Phil Murphy is ordering his administration to review New Jersey's medical marijuana program, which he says has been stifled over the past eight years. The Democrat signed an executive order on Tuesday. He says the program has been difficult to access and the state will not deny compassionate care to people any longer.
Gov. Phil Murphy is ordering his administration to review New Jersey's medical marijuana program, which he says has been stifled over the past eight years. The Democrat signed an executive order on Tuesday. He says the program has been difficult to access and the state will not deny compassionate care to people any longer.