12/10/25

Ep. 2 Inside Cannabis Policy: Lobbying, SCORE Bill Breakdown & 2026 Predictions with Jackie Ferraro

The ladies of Flowers & Tea are back — and this week, we brought the conversation home to TOSD (36 Congress St, Jersey City, NJ), owned by Dr. Beast herself.

In this episode, we sit down with lobbyist and long-time cannabis advocate Jacqueline Ferraro of the Cannabis Advisory Group for a masterclass in how policy really works behind the scenes. Jackie breaks down the Senator Scutari SCORE Bill, why it matters, and what its passage could mean for operators, consumers, patients, and the future of New Jersey cannabis. She also demystifies what lobbying actually is — who does it, why it’s necessary, and how advocates move legislation in a high-stakes industry shaped daily by politics and power.

The women also dive into some of the biggest cannabis headlines: • Florida having cannabis on the ballot

• New Jersey updates and what the latest moves signal

• And each co-host shares her bold predictions for 2026 — the market, the policy shifts, and the future of women in leadership.

This episode is educational, insightful, and full of those “no one else is saying this” moments that only Flowers & Tea can deliver.

You do not want to miss this one. Tune in this Wednesday at 8PM with the Weed Women of Flowers & Tea — where we’ll be sipping tea… and spilling it too. 🌸

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