One third of NJ counties lack even a single dispensary Between a lack of permits available from the state Department of Health (now handled by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission), a patchwork of local zoning and planning decisions that often serve as obstacle, and litigation over the previous round of dispensary permits, efforts to expand dispensaries have moved slowly.

I am often critical of the lack of, or inconsistent availability of administrative data from public authorities in New Jersey. But one bright spot I recently discovered has been the free geocoding service maintained by the NJ Geographic Information Network.

The New Jersey Congressional Redistricting Commission recently wrapped up the process of redrawing the state’s congressional districts based on new Census data. These new districts will take effect beginning this year and shape congressional elections for the next decade.