New Jersey became the 14th state to legalize recreational marijuana use on Thursday, though public smoking is still banned. Now local police, who will provide security for the dispensaries, must adjust for the new law.
Rider University will offer coursework intended to prepare students for careers in the legal marijuana industry, starting this fall. The New Jersey school's new cannabis studies certificate program will take place entirely online and provide students with holistic approach to learning about marijuana businesses, as well as teach the skills needed to get jobs in growing market, Rider officials said.