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
Approximately a week after the province deemed Ontario cannabis dispensaries non-essential businesses, an emergency order has been passed for these dispensaries to be reopened. Some of the major Canadian cannabis…
With millions of Americans staying safe at home during the Coronavirus epidemic, marijuana delivery sales have seen a massive increase. The uncertain times have caused people to not only stock…
Massachusetts cannabis dispensaries, advocates, and enthusiasts are urging the Governor and legislators to reclassify recreational cannabis stores as “essential businesses”, thus, allowing them to open during the COVID-19 pandemic. This…
According to the LA Times, an audit conducted on the city’s cannabis dispensary licensing revealed that “appropriate and reasonable” steps were taken by the city to ensure fairness and transparency. …
With a revision made to the “shelter in place” order issued by the county, cannabis dispensaries in Santa Clara County will no longer be allowed to sell recreational cannabis in…
The COVID 19 outbreak has forced dispensaries to quickly adapt to changing regulations and a changing world. Taking proper precaution is something every dispensary can control. What can dispensaries do…
One of the leading cannabis growers in the country, Columbia Care, is expected to open a medical marijuana dispensary in the second quarter of this year in New Jersey. As…
Since the Governor of Illinois issued a “shelter in place” order, hundreds of stores in Illinois have all closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Cannabis businesses, on the other…
According to the announcement made by Steve Sisolak Nevada State Governor, medical and recreational cannabis centers will have to close down their storefronts. This announcement is coming days after cannabis…
Earlier last week, major players in the cannabis industry in Alabama were elated to hear that the state Senate passed legislation that allows for the trade and consumption of medical…
Recently the National Football League (NFL) updated the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” (CBA) that made changes to some key points in relation to the league’s cannabis policy and how it will…
Earlier this month, the San Francisco City Council announced what is referred to as the “Shelter In Place” order. According to this order, only “essential businesses” were allowed to remain…
Chicago based weed company PharmaCann is looking to open a cannabis dispensary at the old Logan Square Bank building at 2551 Milwaukee Avenue. Neighbors of this old bank building have…
Located on 15th Avenue, Local Amsterdam Cannabis Dispensary is gradually cementing its place as one of the leading cannabis dispensaries in the small neighborhood of Interbay in Seattle, Washington. While…
One of the leading construction companies in Illinois, Englewood Construction, announced via their website that they have started work on the reconstruction and renovation for a new cannabis dispensary store…
In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, there was a significant uptick in cannabis sales as consumers are social distancing, self quarantining, and working from home. As cases…
According to a recent report published by media outlets in L.A., the Los Angeles Department Of Cannabis Regulation is on the lookout for ways to speed up its cannabis license…
Florida’s medical marijuana industry has been severely stunted for a long time due to a previous ban on smoking dried flower. This has been rectified by the current Governor, however,…
The activities of the Medicine Box dispensary located at 181 Charlotte St. in Peterborough, Ontario were reported earlier last month by the Peterborough Examiner. While the storefront read “Psychic Studio”,…
The Office of Marijuana Policy (OMP) has announced their decision of choosing Metrc as the states cannabis tracking software. Already proving a standard in the market, Metrc will be tasked…
Yesterday, Pure Oasis become the first cannabis shop to open in the Boston city limits. In addition to being the first adult-use dispensary, it will also be the first to…
Among the flurry of cannabis and hemp confusion, a Federal Reserve Bank district is making clear that financial institutions no longer have to automatically treat hemp businesses as suspicious under…
Open your browser to your favorite cannabis news site and you will find state regulators tightening regulations. Their increasingly assertive stance has cannabis companies in flux. The costs of cannabis…
The Vermont House of Representatives approved a bill to legalize the sale of cannabis at the end of February. After weeks of advancing the bill, the final vote in favor…
A lawsuit filed by a disgruntled dispensary applicant has led to the temporary pause in the licensing process. The decision arises from a lawsuit filed against three state agencies, including…
Senator Julio Menchaca of the MORENA party announced last week that cannabis legislation was making its way to the members of the government. Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled in 2018 that…
It was predicted mid-2019 that Donal Trump would stand for cannabis legalization in an attempt to win the 2020 presidential election. Cannabis has been a top five issue and one…
After numerous hurdles the Kentucky House voted to legalize the use of cannabis for medical purposes. The measure won passage with a 65-30 vote after an emotional debate. The proposal…
In a survey conducted by NYC Health in 2015-2016, an estimated 16% of residents reported using cannabis. Despite the fact a higher proportion of white city residents (24%) used cannabis…
House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL), is looking to pass the best cannabis system in the country. Minnesota residents have been clear about their intentions. Cannabis laws have and will…
Missouri has announced the winners of medical cannabis business licenses. However, residents have expressed concerns over its selection process. Rejected applicants have requested additional information regarding their status. This comes…
Virginia House and Senate lawmakers have passed legislation decriminalizing minor cannabis offenses. The new standard will be a civil violation — punishable by a maximum $25 fine, no arrest and…
The action taken by L.A .County District Attorney Jackie Lacey to expunge cannabis related crimes will include 62,000 felony convictions and 4,000 misdemeanor convictions. Included in the expungements were felonies…
Alabama State Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence) introduced his medical cannabis legislation to the floor on Tuesday. The final issue facing this proposed bill was the language regarding businesses. Specifically, the…
An existing policy may be axed by President Trump’s new budget proposal that allows the Justice Department to interfere with state medical cannabis programs. The rider states that the Justice…
The New Hampshire Senate recently passed SB 420 allowing medical marijuana patients and caregivers the right to cultivate up to three plants and 12 seedlings in their homes. Last year,…
The Vermont House Ways and Means Committee voted 8-3 to advance bill S.54 that would legalize recreational marijuana. If passed, retail cannabis sales would begin in Vermont in the next…
Mayor Frank Jackson of Cleveland, Ohio signed a city ordinance last Wednesday to effectively eliminate the prosecution of low-level cannabis possession in the city. The ordinance will remove any fines…
In their first month of legalized adult-use cannabis, Illinois cannabis shops have brought in nearly $40 million in the first month of legal recreational cannabis sales. During the 31 days…
Alaska LT. Gov. Kevin Meyer signed off on new regulations this past Tuesday that would allow on-site cannabis use in retail cannabis shops. The rules go into effect April 11….
The Bureau of Cannabis Control submitted a notice on February 3, 2020 regarding a new regulations to the Office of Administrative Law. The notice would require that commercial cannabis businesses…
House Bill 20-1089 was introduced by Democratic Rep. Jevon Melton of Aurora. The bill is being pushed for passage of a law that would protect employees rights to use cannabis…
Good news for you apiary and cannabis enthusiasts. Turns out bees are just as interested in cannabis as you are. A recent study found that tall hemp plants attract large…
Late last week, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services released the names of the 192 business entities that are offered a cannabis license to open medical marijuana dispensaries….
The Connecticut legislature will convene next month with top lawmakers saying cannabis legalization will be a priority. Advancements were made with several committees last year. Yet, issues concerning the allocating…
The perseverance of California’s illicit market continues. Despite voters legalizing the purchase and consumption of cannabis, state and local law enforcement have yet to fully eliminate the illicit marijuana market….
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has always been pro-union and he is bringing this attitude to the cannabis industry. The 2020 presidential candidate claimed that workers were not receiving fair wages,…
Scientists in Ontario have been conducting research for the preventative benefits of cannabis against hospital superbugs. Research conducted by McMaster University scientists have conducted successful experiments in killing certain bacteria….
Every year seems to be the ‘it’ year for recreational cannabis. Last year saw the maturation of the Illinois industry that just went into effect January 1, 2020. Despite meeting…
Potential democratic nominee Joe Biden, has distanced himself from the public yet against by holding firm in his stance against legalizing cannabis. In an interview with the New York Times…
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