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Phil Murphy's election as New Jersey's next governor has sparked intense interest and speculation about the potential impact of his policies on New Jersey businesses. As such, the future of cannabis in the Garden State has been a hot topic for speculation. As a candidate, Ambassador Murphy...

Given Governor-elect Phil Murphy's campaign pledge to legalize marijuana for recreational use in his first 100 days, the State of New Jersey is on the cusp of a major new revenue stream–recreational marijuana. Last May, Democratic State Senator Nicholas Scutari introduced a bill to legalize...

Deputy Steve Luce is encouraging the Island's farmers to diversify into high-value and low-input crops rather than growing Jersey Royals in the same ground every year — a move he says is vital if the rural economy is to remain viable. Aside from this year's hemp trial, which took place in a...

Drivers could expect to see a hike in their auto insurance rates down the line in a New Jersey with permitted use of recreational marijuana, based on crash data from states that already have legalization laws in place. The Highway Loss Data Institute -- a research organization wholly...

New Jersey is almost certain to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use within a year, and that's sure to have major repercussions on Pennsylvania's nascent medical cannabis industry. Gov.-elect Phil Murphy ran on a platform calling for full legalization of all forms of marijuana for...

The Garden State could soon become a bit more green. Proponents of legalized marijuana in New Jersey are lining up in the aftermath of Phil Murphy's election as governor, anticipating no-questions-asked pot sales to adults by late next year with an ally in the governor's office. Murphy has...

If New Jersey follows through on plans to legalize recreational marijuana, analysts believe the Garden State could grow into a $1 billion market. Democrat Phil Murphy, who was elected Tuesday as New Jersey’s next governor, vowed on the campaign to legalize marijuana and use a potential $300...

It's looking like the Garden State is about to plant some new greenery. Following Democrat Phil Murphy's victory in New Jersey's gubernatorial election on Tuesday, marijuana legalization in the state could very quickly become a reality. The incoming governor, who won his race in a landslide...

A New Jersey appeals court has ordered state regulators to reconsider whether marijuana deserves being categorized as a Schedule 1 substance lacking medical value in light of its “abundantly and glaringly apparent” health benefits. The 2-1 ruling handed down Tuesday by a state appellate court...

Voters in this year's New Jersey governor's race are not just picking Chris Christie's successor. Their choice will dictate whether or not marijuana for recreational use will be legalized in New Jersey. Electing Democrat Phil Murphy means New Jersey would soon join eight other states in...

Meme Binko is thinking about selling the auto body repair shop in Irvington for 35 years, though the Mountainside resident isn't looking to leave New Jersey. Instead, she's contemplating whether to open a new shop she could operate with her husband and son — one that sells cannabis products...

The call to legalize marijuana in New Jersey has been loud and clear, lately. Legalization rallies have occurred in groups in Trenton, and front-runners from both parties of the gubernatorial primary elections have been vocal in their support of legalization. What is there to know about the...

If you live in a state that hasn't yet legalized medical marijuana, you're in the minority among Americans. Twenty-nine states plus the District of Columbia allow use of medical marijuana, with many of the most populous states included in that list. On the other hand, if you live in a state...

Stacks of résumés from retired state troopers sit on a desk just outside the Terra Tech farm here, though the need for experienced armed security appears excessive amid the serene setting and the scent of basil and rosemary growing at the five-acre indoor farm. The troopers, however, are...

The lead advocate for legalizing recreational marijuana in New Jersey, state Sen. Nick Scutari, will hold a hearing on Monday on a legislative blueprint he introduced in May. Gov. Chris Christie is a staunch opponent of recreational marijuana use. But Christie's term expires in seven months...

New Jersey is gearing up for an intense campaign for marijuana legalization. Senate Bill 3195 and Assembly Bill 4872, which would legalize marijuana in New Jersey, have been introduced by state Sen. Nicholas P. Scutari, D-Union, and Assemblyman Reed Gusciora, D-Mercer. The Drug Policy...

New Jersey is gearing up for an intense campaign for marijuana legalization. Senate Bill 3195 and Assembly Bill 4872, which would legalize marijuana in New Jersey, were recently introduced by Senator Nicholas P. Scutari (D-Middlesex, Somerset, Union) and Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D-Hunterdon...

Gov. Chris Christie says legalizing recreational marijuana is "beyond stupidity'' – but chances are New Jersey's next governor will be much more receptive to changing the law. The leading candidates in Tuesday's gubernatorial primary elections all say they'll consider broader marijuana laws...

Thanks to the statesmanship of state Sen. Nicholas Scutari, a bill to allow recreational use of small amounts of marijuana for adults 21 and over will become part of the dialogue in the 2017 gubernatorial election. The bill would regulate the cultivation, distribution and sale of marijuana...

A senator in New Jersey looking to rid the state of what he sees as its "archaic laws" concerning marijuana introduced a bill that would make recreational use of the plant legal for adults. Although it's doubtful New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a Republican, will sign off on the measure...