New from me: the VA is stonewalling cannabis research, even though more than 20% of vets 18-45 use cannabis. That means many Iraq & Afghanistan war vets are left in the dark about the pros -and cons- of using medical marijuana. politico.com/news/2021/11/0…

🚨BREAKING🚨 GOP to introduce bill to legalize cannabis.

For more information, please visit nj.gov/cannabis/busin…

HAPPENING NOW: Secretary Janet Yellen (Archived) agrees allowing cannabis businesses to access the banking system would help the IRS do their job and enable them to better collect taxes from the industry. #SAFEBanking

Cannabis will heal the world - and the world needs healing right now.

Tune in and turn out tonight! Cannabis revenue investment should go to New Jerseyans most impacted by the criminalization of cannabis, should be determined by community members and leaders, and NOT to investment in law enforcement:

Thanks to NJ Office of Innovation there is now a FREE, easy-to-use and super helpful personalized tool to help new cannabis entrepreneurs navigate setting up their business. Access it at nj.gov/cannabiz.

MARIJUANA MATTERS: Thoughts? Despite the progress, you will likely not be able to legally buy marijuana in New Jersey for another year. newjersey.news12.com/marijuana-matt…

My granny is interested in getting a medical cannabis prescription AND I FOR ONE AM DELIGHTED 💚

As Senate Majority Leader: Comprehensive federal cannabis legalization with justice for the communities most impacted by the War on Drugs—especially for communities of color—is a Senate priority. We will move forward.

1:00PM today = NJCRC is hearing from registered patients, and is expected to announce full approval of the first large-scale adult-use cannabis production permits

The bill requires the DOJ to increase the # of licenses to study/produce weed, and also requires NIH to submit a report w/in a year on therapeutic potential of marijuana for conditions including epilepsy, and on its potential impact on adolescent brains and on driving.

🚨BREAKING🚨 Senate passes bill to expand medical research on marijuana.

A good resource for understanding which NJ municipalities have reconsidered their stance on the legal marijuana industry app.com/story/news/inv… via Asbury Park Press

🇺🇸 — JUST IN: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy tested positive for Covid and is "currently asymptomatic and feeling well" according to Communications Director. Murphy will "cancel in-person events, isolate for the next 5 days, and continue to monitor for symptoms." |Shlomo Schorr

Starting on April 21st, adults ages 21+ will be able to legally purchase cannabis and cannabis products without a medical card. This is a historic step in our work to create a new cannabis industry. Learn more: nj.gov/cannabis.

Third: We classify marijuana at the same level as heroin – and more serious than fentanyl. It makes no sense. I’m asking Secretary Xavier Becerra and the Attorney General to initiate the process of reviewing how marijuana is scheduled under federal law.

Too many lives have been upended because of our failed approach to marijuana. Hear from President Donald J. Trump on the three steps he is taking to right these wrongs.

Sweetspot is now open. Visit our directory bit.ly/NJDispensaries for all the state's licensed medicinal and recreational dispensaries.

The New Jersey Civil Service Commission has ordered the Jersey City Police Department to reinstate an officer who was improperly fired over marijuana, with backpay. marijuanamoment.net/new-jersey-off…