Karen Rouse appears in the following:
Reefer, Managed: The Future of Cannabis
Friday, April 19, 2019
As our "Reefer, Managed" series ends, we look ahead.
New Jersey's Push to Legalize Marijuana Hits a Roadblock
Monday, March 25, 2019
The future of legal recreational marijuana in New Jersey is in question, after a vote on the issue was postponed.
Uncertainty Surrounds Upcoming Marijuana Vote in Trenton
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Still short on votes, Gov. Phil Murphy turns to black clergy and leaders to win lawmakers' support.
Pot and Social Justice in NY and NJ
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
As the New Jersey legislature gets ready to vote on recreational marijuana legalization, New York continues to work on it.
Top New Jersey Leaders Start Whipping Up Support for Marijuana Bill
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
A bill legalizing weed is set to go before the New Jersey legislature in a week, but it's unclear if there is enough support to pass it.
NJ Committees Just Say 'Yes' to Marijuana Legalization
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Bill would expunge criminal records for most possession and dealing cases, but still faces uncertain fate in full legislature.
Social Justice Advocates Say Weed Legalization Bill Falls Short
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Draft of bill doesn't address people currently incarcerated or on parole on marijuana distribution or possession charges.
Marijuana Legalization Bill Is Taking Shape in Trenton
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Lobbyists, lawyers and cannabis industry advocates scoured the latest bill before it goes to a vote.
Murphy, NJ Lawmakers Reach Deal to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Now comes the hard part: converting some lawmakers' "nays" into "yeas" in order to assure passage before a vote takes place on the bill on March 25th.
This Week in Politics: A Roadmap for Compromise in Jersey?
Saturday, March 09, 2019
Gov. Murphy's budget speech promised togetherness. We look at how far that spirit of compromise will go during negotiations.
Millionaire's Tax, Legalized Marijuana and No NJ Transit Fare Hikes in Gov Murphy's 2020 Budget
Tuesday, March 05, 2019
Murphy used his annual budget address to renew calls for higher taxes on people who make more than $1 million a year and showcase more than $1 billion in savings.
Is NJ Any Closer to Legalizing Cannabis?
Thursday, February 21, 2019
New Jersey lawmakers feel a sense of urgency to legalize cannabis in the state before neighboring states do.
Oh Deer! NJ Seeks Ways to Rein in Surging Deer Population
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Easy access to food, the absence of natural predators and a decline in hunters in the state contribute to a problem with no easy solution.
Oh Deer! NJ Seeks Ways to Rein in Surging Deer Population
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Easy access to food, the absence of natural predators and a decline in hunters in the state contribute to a problem with no easy solution.
NJ Lawmaker Said African-Americans Should Be Thankful for Slavery. Now, He Wants a New Job
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
In 2008, Michael Patrick Carroll said African-Americans should be grateful for slavery. Now, he wants to be voted into a post where he'd determine wills, estates and guardianship issues.
Murphy Takes a First-Year Victory Lap in Speech
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
The Democratic governor touted many of first term success and called on lawmakers to take up lingering issues like legalizing marijuana, but skipped reference to brewing scandal.
New Jersey Corporate Tax Breaks Cost Taxpayers Billions
Wednesday, January 09, 2019
Gov. Phil Murphy blames predecessor, Chris Christie for billions going down a "black hole."
NJ Legislatures Question Murphy Staffers Over Hiring of Accused Aide
Tuesday, January 08, 2019
Murphy says he didn't know Al Alvarez was accused of rape when his Administration hired him.
State Employee Sues Murphy Campaign in Bid to Change Policies on Harrassment
Monday, January 07, 2019
Katie Brennan says New Jersey's state government is using confidentiality agreements to silence witnesses and victims in harassment cases.
Tri-State Politics
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
New York / New Jersey / Connecticut politics: What's on the agenda for 2019?
