Evelyn Chase, 36, is a PR specialist with over 7 years of experience in the cannabis industry. Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, she watched the market grow up — from the first licensed dispensaries to publicly traded IPOs. Today she is based in Los Angeles, helping brands tell their story in a way that earns trust from both regulators and consumers. Her approach is simple: cannabis isn't counterculture and it isn't Big Pharma — it's an industry finally learning to talk about itself like a grown-up
The number of felony cannabis arrests dropped in California in the age of legalization, but a disturbing trend remained in 2019: black and Latinx people remain disproportionately targeted in cannabis…
The cannabis industry has grown a lot since the last few years, with many states legalizing cannabis usage and manufacturers launching many industry-specific products like medicinal, recreational, edibles, and skincare….
The state of cannabis amid the COVID-19 epidemic has been one of interesting disparity. On the one hand, sales have spiked massively as people find themselves free to experiment and…
Social equity programs have been one of the biggest talking points of cannabis regulation, but the exact application and definition changes from state to state. On this very blog, issues…
With sales on pace to grow 20% in 2020 over 2019, it appears COVID-19 has done little to slow the Green Rush thus far. It seems like a logical conclusion…
Drug and cannabis policy has generally been a bipartisan issue in the United States, looking to keep them off the streets and generally illegal. Those on the left tend to…
Just a week ago on this very blog, California’s current struggles with the LA cannabis market were called into question. Many voices within the industry have raised similar concerns and…
Up to now, legal research into any area of cannabis required that the plant be grown and provided by a government institution controlled by the Drug Enforcement Agency. With a…
Come this November, Arizona may be joining the mounting number of states to legalize recreational marijuana. Earlier this week, activists announced they had collected approximately 420,000 signatures. This should be…
Colorado continues to live up to their long standing reputation as pioneers of the cannabis industry. Federal banking regulations are just one of the ways in which the cannabis industry…
While many cannabis retailers have seen incredible profit spikes since the COVID epidemic, a major exception has been California. As the rest of the country sees a wave of profit…
After voters approved a state-wide medical marijuana program in 2018, Missouri has been slow to get the program off the ground. Though more than 50,000 patients in the state are…
Earlier this year, Colorado State University announced they would offer a bachelor’s of science degree in cannabis, biology and chemistry. As the dean, David Lehmpuhl, was quick to point out,…
As cannabis continually works its way further into the mainstream and the market grows, some common customer concerns have arisen over the cannabis inventory dispensaries carry. Among them is the…
Since the widespread legalization of recreational marijuana began with Colorado in 2012, a national conversation has been started over how to handle those with prior marijuana convictions. Earlier this week,…
The global cannabis industry is projected to reach $73.6 billion by 2027 according to a recent study. Federal banking regulations prohibit banks from accepting cannabis money– which means cannabis businesses…
One of the leading cannabis testing laboratories in Auckland, New Zealand, CW Analytical Laboratories kick-started their science-based cannabis testing. According to the official report released by the company, this improved…
New Jersey lawmakers in the General Assembly and Senate will be voting on a bill that would lessen legal consequences for cannabis possession in the state. According to reports from…
Illinois marijuana regulators have been slow to issue cannabis licenses to minority entrepreneurs in the state. According to reports from some of the leading media outlets in the state, applicants…
The largest civil rights movement in world history is renewing attention to social equity cannabis programs. The murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis sparked protests against systemic racism and injustice…
Groundbreaking cannabis researchers, Sue Sisley, M.D., has initiated a lawsuit against the DEA regarding their scheduling of cannabis. Along with three military veterans, Sisley filed legal action against the Drug…
Utah’s medical marijuana program is in no enviable position. It’s been three months since patients who rely on cannabis have had access to purchase and consume their medicine. March marked…
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, California cannabis sales had a slow start. The pandemic-induced recession hit many industries despite an initial spike in demand for dispensaries. The state projected the…
Canopy Growth shares have fallen since Monday after plummeting 20% following Friday’s fourth-quarter results. The cannabis sector has been struggling to get customers away from the black market. Surprisingly, people…
The Oklahoma Tax Commission announced sales of medical marijuana products are soaring. The figures released this past Monday show sales topped $73 million in May. The highest monthly figure so…
As you are already aware, the death of George Floyd has sent shockwaves across the United States. Protesters have taken to the streets to ask for accountability while rioters and…
With more than 20 states deeming either medical or adult-use cannabis dispensaries as essential businesses, we could see more movement in the federal cannabis legalization front. The economic benefits of…
Adult-use dispensaries re-opened for curbside pickup after being deemed non-essential in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) amended the guidelines that allow for curbside pickup at adult-use dispensaries in…
In these dire times many states are looking at legalizing cannabis to help correct the economic damage caused by coronavirus shutdowns. After being asked about the possibility of legalizing cannabis,…
Governor Ralph Northam of Virginia officially signed the state’s biennial budget. Among the formally signed bills was one to decriminalize cannabis possession in the commonwealth. Gov. Northam attempted to persuade…
The Education Department of Maine announced that the state is no longer eligible for certain federal funds to support mental health programs. The reason is because some Maine schools allow…
The Louisiana House of Representatives approved a bill on Friday to significantly expand the state’s medical marijuana program. The new stipulations will allow for the expanding of qualifying conditions and…
Oklahoma state Senators approved a comprehensive cannabis bill on Friday that allows for delivery, out-of-state temporary medical marijuana licenses, and other provisions. The bill, HB 3228, passed the OK House…
Entrepreneurs looking to take part in Maine’s legal cannabis market were previously required to demonstrate residency up to four years. Now, they no longer need to be a resident to…
One of the most challenging aspects of running a profitable business is capturing a great ROI on marketing and advertising channels. For dispensaries and cannabis delivery services, this is an…
A couple of weeks ago, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker in his announcement ordered the immediate shutdown of all recreational dispensaries in the state. This announcement was not received well by…
The Ohio State Board of Pharmacy recently established a new rule for calculating a medical cannabis patient’s cannabis supply. With this updated rule taking effect immediately, the aim is to…
Montana cannabis activists recently declared they will move forward with gathering signatures for a cannabis legalization initiative. Moreover, the initiative will attempt to protect the current cannabis industry from the…
The city of Sonoma, California is still in the process of issuing licenses to two dispensaries amid the outbreak of COVID-19. According to reports from some city officials, over ten…
IndicaOnline is excited to partner with Star Micronics to offer cannabis delivery drivers a bluetooth receipt printer that is portable, reliable, and durable. We understand how important it is for…
According to reports from state media outlets, the Governor of Guam Lou Leon Guerrero has declared a national emergency and has suspended all non-essential government meetings and activities on the…
While millions of Americans are either isolated or quarantined to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, there are men and women out there working to help people provide…
After decades of justifying the delay of cannabis research in the United States, the DEA and Justice Department have reconsidered their stance on the matter. It should come as no…
The e-commerce revolution is showing no sign of slowing. According to Statista, e-commerce sales represented 14% of all retail sales globally in 2019. By 2023, that number is expected to…
According to reports from the Toledo Police Department, a search warrant was executed on an unlicensed Ohio cannabis dispensary in East Toledo believed to be an illegal cannabis store. Over…
About three months ago, Americans would never have imagined that breweries and distilleries would be mass producing hand sanitizer but with the outbreak of COVID-19, it has become a norm….
The Mayor of Washington D.C. granted medical dispensaries permission to begin offering curbside pickup and home delivery services to their patients as of last week. In what is referred to…
Due to the outbreak of the CoronaVirus pandemic, the New Hampshire state government thought it best to extend the deadline for medical cannabis patients to renew their medical marijuana cards….
In just a month, Illinois dispensaries have seen an increase in medical marijuana sales by over $5.2 million while adult-use sales are up by over $1.1 million. As the deadly…
Five Massachusetts recreational cannabis dispensaries alongside a medical marijuana cardholder are suing the Governor, Charlie Baker over his decision to exclude adult-use marijuana dispensaries from essential businesses. The lawsuit was…
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