Bimonthly News Update

As New Jersey Voters decide whether or not to legalize recreational use of marijuana, the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey invites members of our Drugs Don’t Work in NJ program to a FREE webinar Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 11am - "Marijuana in the NJ Workplace". This webinar is open to any NJ business, so we strongly encourage you to share this information with business associates.

If you have any questions, please contact Bill Lillis, Drug-Free Workplace Coordinator, at bill@drugfreenj.org or 862-253-6808.

• N.J.’s marijuana ballot question likely to pass, new poll says

It’s up to the voters to decide if New Jersey should legalize recreational marijuana and a new poll says they’re likely to give it the green light.

• N.J.'s medical marijuana chief douses senator’s pipe dream of legal weed for sale immediately after the election

Not long after state Sen. Nick Scutari claimed on Tuesday legislators and regulators may “be able to flip the switch and people might be able to get marijuana, legally, right after the vote,” the head of the state medical cannabis program doused that pipe dream with a bucket of cold water. 

• High Stakes: How Will the Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in New Jersey Affect the Workplace?

During this upcoming election, New Jersey residents will have an opportunity to vote on amending the New Jersey state constitution to legalize the recreational use of cannabis for adults 21 years and older. 

• Know the Risks and Myths about Marijuana

Increased awareness on the potential risks of marijuana is needed as more states continue to pass legislation around the drug. 

• How to Keep Drugs Out of the Workplace

Changes in state laws mean employers must be careful when crafting anti-drug policies.

• What Legal Protections Exist for Employees who Use Medical Marijuana?

Over four million Americans are medical marijuana patients today.

Click the button below to receive your complimentary biweekly updates and become a Drugs Don't Work in NJ member