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Murphy fills out Cannabis Regulatory Commission

February 25, 2021 1:54 pmFebruary 25, 2021 4:27 pm

The full membership of the state body that will create rules for New Jersey’s legal marijuana market came into clear view after Gov. Phil Murphy announced two new appointments Thursday. The governor will name New Jersey Department of Health Director...

Marijuana cleanup heads to Murphy’s desk

February 22, 2021 11:40 amFebruary 22, 2021 1:15 pm

Lawmakers sent a marijuana cleanup bill to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk Monday, ending a standoff over legalization that wore on for roughly three-and-a-half months after voters overwhelmingly backed the policy at the polls in November. “This is momentous day,” said...

Cardinale Tribute: Craig Coughlin

February 20, 2021 1:42 pm

Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin issued the following statement on the death of longtime State Senator Gerald Cardinale: “I am deeply saddened to learn that Senator Cardinale has passed away. “Gerry was a well-respected legislator for over four decades. He was...

Sweeney thinks he has 21 Democratic votes for marijuana cleanup

February 19, 2021 1:19 pmFebruary 20, 2021 9:52 am

Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-West Deptford) believes he has the votes to clear a newly-amended marijuana cleanup bill through the full Senate on Monday, he told the New Jersey Globe. “I think I might have 21 Democrats, to be honest...

Some Republicans could support marijuana cleanup, but increased liability for police an obstacle

February 18, 2021 5:08 pm

Democratic leadership in the Senate has made overtures to the chamber’s Republican members on a marijuana cleanup bill that would establish penalties for underage use, and at least some GOP lawmakers are may be willing to support the proposal, the...

Coughlin announces Assembly staff promotions

February 18, 2021 3:17 pm

Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin has promoted his legislative director, Daniel Harris, to serve as deputy executive director of the Assembly Majority Office and has elevated Jillian Lynch from director of administration to the same title. “I’ve had the opportunity to...

Marijuana talks resume as Assembly discusses delaying Friday proceedings

February 18, 2021 2:28 pmFebruary 18, 2021 8:22 pm

Update: After this story was published, the Assembly cancelled its Friday voting session and five committee meetings slated for the same day. Lawmakers in the Senate reversed course Thursday after abandoning an effort to pass a marijuana cleanup bill they...