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
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…
Two newfound cannabinoids have been discovered in the glands of the cannabis plant, and one of them may possibly be 30 times more potent as the psychoactive compound THC. As…
The Garden State took a big step forward in fortifying its medical marijuana program. The appellate division of the Superior Court of New Jersey decided that workers comp laws require…
Governor of New Mexico Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) formally called on lawmakers to legalize cannabis in 2020. The Governor proposed that the state legislature enact a bill that would effectively…
In one month, Alaska was able to generate $2 million dollars in cannabis taxes. The state has had many opportunities to break the multi-million dollar barrier, with this record being…
A congressional committee will debate two bills aimed at legalizing cannabis at the federal level. A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee is scheduled to hold a hearing on various reform…
California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control has released the details of Governor Newsom’s budget proposal for the improvement and streamlining of the licensing process. The plan will simplify the process in…
A few new marijuana rules went into effect on New Year’s Day in Colorado including allowances for medical marijuana delivery services. Colorado cannabis dispensaries will be able to apply for…
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is widely known for his cannabis activism. Yet, his detailed plan goes further than removing cannabis as a schedule one drug. The comprehensive plan includes…
The New Year brings with it a new state to legalize cannabis. Illinois marijuana dispensaries opened for the first time to adult-use customers on New Year’s Day. The cold weather…
Despite many entrepreneurs still awaiting license approvals to operate their legal cannabis businesses, the city of Los Angeles continues to deal with troubling illicit dispensaries. While these crackdowns should make…
The Michigan’s adult use marijuana market is only 23 days old and cannabis sales have totaled $3.1 million from only five licensed dispensaries. While it may seem like a slow…
California has earned a reputation for imposing exorbitant cannabis taxes, and it looks like there might be more changes in-store for 2020. The California Legislative Budget Office is floating a…
Illinois has issued their first round of marijuana business licenses for the state. Seventy-five licenses were issued with 55 going to existing medical marijuana dispensaries. As of December 1st, 30…
While onlookers of the California cannabis scene view a growing cannabis haven, for many in the sunshine state the industry is well, anything but sunny. In June of this year,…
December 1, 2019 marked the first day of adult use cannabis in Michigan. The state’s regulatory committee delivered five licenses in November, which were much needed. This move makes Michigan…
California cannabis retailers are in the midst of a transition as all temporary license holders have now acquired either a provisional license or an annual license. Licensed marijuana dispensaries are…
Cannabis has currently survived by state legislation and a tacit understanding that cannabis prohibition has caused more harm than good. Before we have even made headway into the 2020 Presidential…
As we continue to see cannabis destigmatized across the United States, the cannabis dispensary scene will become bigger and more competitive. In order to compete with other businesses, dispensaries can…
In early September, a new law took effect requiring all Oklahoma cannabis dispensaries to obtain a certificate of compliance before renewing or acquiring their license. The transition has been bumpy…
Cannabis regulators in Michigan want to ensure public safety in their new adult-use market and have decided to impose a temporary ban on cannabis oil vape sales. The Michigan Marijuana…
The Garden State has been attempting to pass legislation on cannabis legalization for the past year to no avail, but a new resolution will finally let voters decide. The ballot…
Yesterday, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration announced they will be increasing the cannabis tax rates as of January 1st, 2020. These will be applied to mostly licensed…
Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee voted in favor of meaningful expansive cannabis reform that will restore some justice for victims of the W. Committee members voted 24-10 in favor of…
The medical marijuana market in California has dwindled since the Prop 64 legalized adult-use sales. Many of the compassionate care programs for medical patients were deemed illegal under the new…
Michigan passed adult-use cannabis in November of 2018 however local jurisdictions have the opportunity to opt-out of the legal cannabis industry. Michigan’s most populated city, Detroit, decided to temporarily ban…
More and more marijuana retailers and dispensaries are obtaining their annual or provisional cannabis license in California. Once they receive their license, the countdown begins for them to begin reporting…
Cannabis regulators in Missouri have seen an overwhelming number of medical marijuana businesses applying for a license since they opened the online application portal in late June. The Missouri Department…
It looks like the Ontario provincial government is willing to give up their monopoly of online marijuana sales. Up until now, the Ontario Cannabis Store had exclusive rights to sell…
The Maine Office of Marijuana Policy is entering the final stages of preparation for the adult-use cannabis market. Officials recently announced that they will begin accepting cannabis license applications for…
South Dakota has always been one of the hold out states in regard to cannabis reform but on Monday, cannabis advocates submitted petitions that will finally let the residents decided…
Last week, Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson, wrote a letter to the Department of Cannabis Regulation asking them to temporarily pause the licensing process. In his letter, Wesson…
As of today, IndicaOnline dispensary software is now servicing Colorado cannabis retailers after successfully integrating with the state’s Metrc track-and-trace system. As one of the largest legal cannabis markets in…
The most populated Canadian province, Ontario, has failed to keep up when it comes to issuing cannabis licenses to recreational marijuana retailers. Ontario cannabis regulators have only issued around two…
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham decided to proactively research the benefits of legalizing adult-use cannabis in June after the state legislature failed to pass cannabis legalization legislation. She created…
It’s been nearly a year since Michigan residents voted to legalize recreational marijuana but the roll out has been excruciatingly slow. The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency is finally ready to…
Only 3 months after lawmakers made some significant changes to voter approved Prop 2, Utah medical marijuana advocates have achieved a small victory in their lawsuit against the state. The…
It’s been a big year for Canada’s legal cannabis industry despite some major hiccups along the way. The anniversary of legalization actually coincides with the roll out of phase two…
Recently, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority released their latest figures revealing that more than 200,000 medical marijuana licenses have been issued to patients since last August. It’s been a prolific…
Earlier this week, the Anchorage Assembly voted to defer to the residents of Alaska by giving them the voting power to legalize on-site cannabis consumption at legal dispensaries. On Tuesday,…
One of the giant hurdles for California cannabis retailers has been paying taxes to the IRS without having the ability to take advantage of tax deductions afforded to regular retail…
Last week, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission responded to the recent health implications of vaping by voting in favor of an emergency vaping ban on all flavored products. The emergency…
The world of cannabis retailing is still evolving. With markets opening up as marijuana is legalized in states across the nation, the industry is learning as it goes. Because legal…
In late September, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf came out publicly in support of adult-use cannabis legalization, consequently, lawmakers wasted no time in drafting legislation. When the Governor made his support…
It looks like Maine marijuana dispensaries are well on their way to opening their doors to adult-use consumers. The recreational cannabis market has been derailed multiple times since voters approved…
Staying on top of compliance reporting is essential for licensed dispensaries in Oklahoma’s booming medical marijuana market. We’ve provided a quick guide to help dispensary owners better understand the process…
Earlier this week, the cannabis industry experienced a new first when Lowell Farms Cafe in West Hollywood became the first social cannabis lounge and restaurant to open in the United…
Investing in high quality scales for a marijuana dispensary is an important decision that should be weighed carefully. There are a few features that are required for retail sale by weight….
Maryland Judge Ronald B. Rubin recently placed a temporary hold on all medical cannabis licensing to address claims that the licensing application process unfairly excluded some businesses. The complaint was…
Last week, lawmakers in the Australian Capital Territory voted to pass a measure that will allow residents over 18 years old to grow and consume cannabis. ACT locals will be…
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