Madelyn Hoffman, the independent gubernatorial candidate who joined the race this summer, insists that New Jersey's new marijuana law falls well short of what voters across the state wanted.
While the legalization of pot two years ago opened the door for cannabis-related businesses to thrive, Hoffman says the profits have not been enjoyed by women-owned business — and more specifically those owned and operated by women of color.
The Weedman is officially off the ballot, ending his independent bid for governor of New Jersey.
Edward “NJ Weedman” Forchion appeared in court for about 90 minutes on Tuesday after the New Jersey Democratic State Committee challenged the validity of his nominating petitions before pulling the plug on his own candidacy.
Edward “NJ Weedman” Forchion today ended his independent bid for governor, terminating a 90-minute court hearing that concentrated on the process he used to gather electronic signatures on his nominating petitions.
“I can’t compete with the power of the Democratic Party,” Forchion told Administrative Law Judge Jeffrey Rabin. “I’m about to smoke some weed.”