Cannabis

Former President Donald Trump, shown in New York on Oct. 3, 2023.
Dec 18, 2025

Trump orders federal agencies to fast-track cannabis rescheduling (updated)

The move would reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to less restrictive Schedule III, easing taxes, banking and research limits.

Ascend Wellness Holdings and Mister Jones
Dec 16, 2025

Ascend Wellness backs cannabis advocate to open NJ dispensary

The multistate operator is partnering with Lerone Jones to launch the Little Falls shop.

Beyond Hello Little Ferry
Nov 17, 2025

Jushi enters NJ market with 1st dispensary (photos)

The multistate operator's first Beyond Hello dispensary here opened in Little Ferry, offering flower, vapes, edibles and concentrates from local growers.

Cannabis
Nov 7, 2025

Fresh Cultivation workers unionize in Somerset

The staffers voted to join UFCW Local 360, marking another organization move in New Jersey’s growing cannabis industry.

RISE Dispensary Bloomfield has hosted expungement clinics with Blaze Responsibly for local patients and adult-use customers.
Nov 6, 2025

Rise Dispensary in Bloomfield plans free expungement clinic

The Nov. 7 event, hosted with Blaze Responsibly, will help adults clear marijuana-related convictions from their records, as well as offer information about jobs with the shop's parent company, Green Thumb Industries.

Medical cannabis
Nov 5, 2025

Cranford-based Bennabis Health rebrands as Bennabix

The medical cannabis benefit program provider said it believes the move reflects its “mission to transform how medical cannabis is accessed and embraced within modern healthcare.”

Curaleaf Holdings' Edgewater location.
Nov 3, 2025

Curaleaf launches annual fundraiser for hunger relief (updated)

Covering the 12 states where the MSO operates, Feed the Block will collect donations and contribute volunteer efforts to support local food organizations.

Cannabis sales
Nov 3, 2025

NJ launches $5M cannabis business development grant program

Excluding MSOs, the "CBD" program offers $75,000 reimbursements to help small recreational cannabis entrepreneurs manage the cost of ongoing compliance and operating expenses as they build their businesses.

Online cannabis training
Oct 24, 2025

Free webinar to explore risks of high-potency marijuana use

Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey will host the online session Oct. 28 for parents, caregivers and employers.

Curaleaf
Oct 20, 2025

Why ‘Croptober’ doesn’t mean much to NJ cannabis growers

Cultivators such as Curaleaf and Ascend redefine the industry celebration with advanced indoor facilities ensuring year-round harvests and quality.

Curaleaf Holdings' Bordentown location. - CURALEAF
Oct 8, 2025

Curaleaf launches Breast Cancer Awareness Month fundraiser

The “Round Up for Research” campaign will support The Baldwin Fund, founded by the mother of actors Alec, Daniel, Billy and Stephen Baldwin.

Sweetspot River Edge
Oct 8, 2025

Sweetspot opens first North Jersey dispensary

The new Bergen County location marks the third shop in New Jersey for the Rhode Island-based MSO.