marijuana legalization

New Jersey lawmakers advanced legislation setting up a new recreational marijuana marketplace, which voters overwhelmingly approved on the ballot this month, but differed on key details

It may be just a pipe dream, but Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small is ready to delve into high finance.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday named his associate counsel to lead the commission that will oversee the state’s new recreational marijuana marketplace. Brian Thompson reports.

After about two-thirds of New Jersey voters approved legalizing recreational marijuana, what happens next? A lot depends on how fast dispensaries can ramp up their production. NBC New York’s Brian Thompson reports.

A nationwide push to relax drug laws took a significant step forward Tuesday

New Jersey voters supported the legalization of recreational marijuana but it could be many months before pot shops open in New Jersey.

Officials say New Jersey’s ballot question on legalizing recreational marijuana has led to more than $2 million in campaign fundraising, mostly by groups in favor of cannabis

It could be a landmark election year for the legal marijuana industry.

New Jersey is aiming to be the 12th U.S. state with legal recreational marijuana. The question is on the ballot

Pot is on the ballot in New Jersey this election season. John Chandler reports.

Mainers are getting their first opportunity to legally buy marijuana for adult recreational use, but a supply shortage is a potential buzzkill. Retailers blame the pandemic and a limited number of licensed manufacturers for reducing the variety of products available on Friday, the opening day. Licenses were issued only a month ago. That didn’t dampen Matt Bourgeois’ enthusiasm for...

New Jersey could be the latest state to legalize recreational marijuana if voters say yes to the constitutional amendment.

Allowing e-bikes and scooters, legalizing marijuana, updating New York’s equal rights laws and requiring paid sick leave appear to be among the priorities

Marijuana legalization looked like it was on a roll in the Northeast a year ago. Then legislative efforts stalled, and a vaping sickness stirred new concerns. Could 2020 bring legalization?