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NJ Cannabis Business: What Does It Take? | Rosemarie Moyeno Matos

Rosemarie Moyeno Matos joins NJBallot’s Jacob Flores to discuss New Jersey’s cannabis industry, the challenges facing business owners, municipal regulation, social equity, and her work with LUPE Fund supporting Latina civic participation and leadership.

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Interview summary

Rosemarie Moyeno Matos joins NJBallot’s Jacob Flores to discuss New Jersey’s cannabis industry, the challenges facing business owners, municipal regulation, social equity, and her work with LUPE Fund supporting Latina civic participation and leadership. Recorded September 20, 2026. The conversation reflects the recording date and is for general information, not legal advice. Laws and policies may have changed.

Key takeaways

  1. 01New Jersey cannabis business challenges, including financing, property and local approvals.
  2. 02Municipal regulation, social equity and business sustainability discussed during the recording.
  3. 03LUPE Fund’s work supporting Latina civic participation, leadership and public service.
Editorial note

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Recorded September 20, 2026. Discussion reflects the recording date and is not current legal guidance or legal advice. Laws, regulations and policies may have changed.