Cannabis Legalization Debated at MJ Unpacked Convention
In the article “Cannabis Legalization Debated at MJ Unpacked Convention,” Heady NJ wrote about the cannabis legalization debate that took place at the recent MJ Unpacked conference in Atlantic City. Cannabis industry experts gathered to discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding federal and state legalization. The conversation explored the...
Clean and Sustainable Energy Summit 2025
Archer Public Affairs Senior Director of Strategy and Regulatory Affairs, Richard Mroz, will moderate a panel discussion on energy markets and resource adequacy at the Montclair State University Clean and Sustainable Energy Summit. The summit will focus on building a resilient future through regional collaboration, innovation, and planning. When: Wednesday, May...
The Energy Executive Roundtable: Strategies for Tomorrow
Richard Mroz, Archer Public Affairs Senior Director of Strategy and Regulatory Affairs, will moderate the panel “The Energy Executive Roundtable: Strategies for Tomorrow” at the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey’s 2025 Energy & Environment Outlook Forum. This year’s forum will feature Christine Guhl-Sadovy, President of the NJBPU...
Scutari Seeks to Re-criminalize Buying Small Amounts of Cannabis from Unlicensed Dealers
In the POLITICO article, “Scutari Seeks to Re-criminalize Buying Small Amounts of Cannabis from Unlicensed Dealers,” Bill Caruso commented on the New Jersey Senate President’s new proposal. On February 20, Nick Scutari proposed a bill to make knowingly buying cannabis from a business that’s not licensed by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission...
NJ Cannabis Regulators Punt Social Equity Tax Decision with Commission Split
In an October meeting, the five-member Cannabis Regulatory Commission was divided on how to approach a proposed tax increase to the Social Equity Excise Fee (SEEF) on cannabis. The tax, paid by cannabis cultivators, goes towards communities impacted by the war on drugs. William J. Caruso spoke on the consequences...
Push to Raise State Fees on Legal Marijuana on Hold
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission says that they need more time to deliberate on a proposed rate hike for the current Social Equity Excise Fee. The tax, which currently sits at $1.24 per ounce is levied on all legal marijuana grown and sold statewide. The new proposal would...
