TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Democrats want the tax revenue they believe recreational marijuana will bring to New Jersey. They also want a big Democrat turnout in Election 2020, especially in vulnerable Democrat-held territory like the 3rd Congressional District. It’s Read More
Is Murphy resurrecting his state bank idea to ease legalized N.J. weed’s path?
TRENTON, N.J. – There are rumors of a lame duck attempt to (once again) get legalized recreational marijuana through the state legislature. It also appears that Phil Murphy is once again moving forward with his campaign 2017 effort to establish Read More
Trenton is punting legal pot to the 2020 ballot. Democrat infighting is only one of the reasons.
By Matt Rooney _ It’s been expected for weeks now, Save Jerseyans, but NJ Advance Media reportedly confirmed today that Trenton Democrats — who are currently warring with one another — will officially give up on passing a recreational marijuana Read More
GOP legislators demand action on medical use pot
TRENTON, N.J. – The ongoing Democrat uncivil war between Phil Murphy and the South Jersey Machine appears likely to make legal recreational marijuana its most prominent casualty. Republicans see a political opening, and on Tuesday they demanded immediate action on expanding Read More
Op-Ed: Setting the Record Straight On My Legalized Marijuana Position
By Declan O’Scanlon _ In the ill-fated recent rush to pass legislation that would legalize, tax, and regulate recreational adult use of marijuana, my position on the legislation, and the issue, has been misunderstood and mischaracterized by some New Jersey Read More
Swing senator explains his refusal to support N.J. legal weed
TRENTON, N.J. – Legal marijuana isn’t happening, Save Jerseyans, at least for awhile. And because Democrat leaders insist upon tying all of the issues together, less controversial expansions of drug offense expungements and the medical marijuana program are also on Read More
BREAKING: N.J. legal weed isn’t happening today
TRENTON, N.J. – Up in smoke? Apparently! A last minute backroom push for legal pot votes came up short on Monday, Save Jerseyans, as Senate President Steve Sweeney signaled to state media not longer after Noon that the 21 votes Read More
Imperiled N.J. weed bill would allow expungements for criminals possessing 5lbs of pot
TRENTON, N.J. – State Senator Kip Bateman (R-16) announced late on Friday afternoon that he is a “no” for Monday’s schedule floor vote on legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in New Jersey. According to Save Jersey sources on State Street, Read More
Pot Legalizaton Passes in Senate and Assembly Committees
By Art Gallagher _ After hours of delays for last minute amendments which caused the suspension of testimony and debate a legislation that legalizes and establishes a regulatory structure of recreation marijuana passed the Assembly Appropriates Committee and the Senate Read More