Dianna Houenou

New Jersey is taking a major step forward in its cannabis industry with the official launch of its consumption lounge licensing process. The state's Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) began accepting applications for on-site consumption areas on January 2, 2025, allowing businesses to create...

The Garden State’s cannabis industry will take center stage at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight on March 4, 2025, at the Delta Hotels by Marriott in Somerset. This event aims to delve into New Jersey‘s burgeoning cannabis market, offering insights into retail...

The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled unanimously that police officers violated the Fourth Amendment when they used the smell of cannabis to search a man’s car on the New Jersey Turnpike in 2016, reported New Jersey Monitor. The ruling permitted the man to revoke his admission of guilt...

Wisconsin: More Pardons For Cannabis Offenses Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers issued a round of pardons, including 11 for individuals previously convicted of marijuana-related offenses, bringing his total up to 603. “It is one of the most rewarding parts of my job as governor to have the...

On the heels of voters approving a constitutional amendment to legalize cannabis for adults in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy tapped Senior Policy Advisor Dianna Houenou (pictured) to chair the Garden State's Cannabis Regulatory Commission. Houenou — who also serves as...