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
In late September 2019, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission approved new regulations to allow marijuana delivery and social use cannabis cafes, passing them in a 4-1 vote. These new facets…
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives made history by voting in favor of the SAFE Banking Act with overwhelming bi-partisan support. This marks the first time that a solely cannabis-based…
The New Hampshire House and Senate recently unified to override the Governor’s veto on a medical marijuana bill that would have prevented patients from immediately accessing cannabis products. If lawmakers…
In 2019, Wisconsin looked poised to become the next Midwest state to pass a medical marijuana legalization bill, following Illinois’ success earlier that year. Senator Patrick Testin had been working…
One of the longest running legal cannabis markets, Colorado will begin to license social equity cannabis businesses in 2020. Earlier this year, Senate Bill 224 passed changing a plethora of…
Ever since Ontario announced it would conduct a lottery for cannabis licensing, the backlash was swift and ongoing. By 2019, the Ontario Alcohol and Gaming Commission faced a class action…
Missouri cannabis officials have seen an overwhelming response from medical marijuana business applicants seeking to obtain a license from the state. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior…
Last year, the New Jersey Department of Health issued an additional six licenses to medical marijuana storefront but the majority of these licensed dispensaries have yet to open for business….
In September 2019, cannabis business entrepreneurs in Michigan had the chance to attend educational licensing workshops throughout the month. State marijuana regulators wanted to boost participation in the newly established…
After much anticipation, Louisiana medical cannabis sales finally began in September 2019. Baton Rouge’s Capitol Wellness Solutions laid claim to being the first dispensary to sell medical marijuana in the…
Mississippians for Compassionate Care, a medical marijuana activist group, has been collecting petition signatures since early June in order to get a medical cannabis measure on the 2020 ballot. Medical…
Washington was one of the first states to trail blaze the legal cannabis industry over 4 years ago but the industry has evolved significantly since then. Marijuana regulators at the…
In 2019, the Puerto Rico medical marijuana industry was growing at a phenomenal rate and looked like the next frontier for cannabis investors. At the time, the medical cannabis program…
Oklahoma cannabis dispensaries and patients will be navigating some small changes to the medical marijuana regulations starting this week. House Bill 2612, also known as the “Unity Bill,” is now…
In 2019, recreational cannabis sales were fast-tracked in Illinois after the state passed its legalization bill. Soon after, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation issued five adult-use cannabis licenses….
In 2019, Los Angeles city officials took some creative approaches to shut down unlicensed marijuana dispensaries that had been undercutting the legal marketplace. A new city ordinance gave them authority…
In 2019, Governor Tim Walz (D) directed Minnesota state agencies to begin preparing for cannabis legalization, which supporters hoped would pass in 2020. Legislators continued to weigh the framework needed…
By 2019, California was embracing its long-standing cannabis culture by approving marijuana delivery services and social cannabis cafes. That summer, the California Assembly Appropriations Committee approved a bill that would…
It looks like the Ontario government is reverting back to the original licensing process of issuing permits to recreational cannabis retailers based on market demand. The current license lottery system…
In 2019, the L.A. Department of Cannabis Regulation announced it would open the application window for Phase 3 licensing for social equity cannabis businesses. The application portal was set to…
In August 2019, Weedmaps dealt black market marijuana retailers a devastating blow. The company announced it would no longer list unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in its directory. As a result, legal…
On Saturday August 24th, The Shryne Group will be opening their first Los Angeles dispensary, STIIIZY, that is truly a one-of-a-kind cannabis store. Already one of California’s most recognizable cannabis…
A group of Nevada cannabis dispensaries made their closing arguments to the Judge last week claiming the state unfairly issued licenses to only 61 businesses last year. The licensing case…
Luxembourg is planning to legalize marijuana to become the first state in the European Union to do so and is encouraging other European countries to do the same. The Luxembourg…
Setting up a marijuana delivery service is no easy task and deciding what type of business model will be the most cost effective will determine your success. As more and…
West Virginia medical marijuana dispensaries have been waiting since April of 2017 to start making sales to medical patients. The West Virginia Department of Health has indicated that they expect…
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy withdrew state funding from the recently established hemp industry pilot program. One of the main reasons Governor Dunleavy justified cutting $375,000 in funding was that, “currently…
The battle for Facebook equality continues for cannabis businesses attempting to reach a wider consumer base. The owners of seven Oklahoma dispensaries have teamed up to file a joint lawsuit…
A bill approving the legalization of hemp and CBD products was signed by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on Tuesday. Department of Agriculture Spokeswoman Shelby Croft, explained that the agency plans…
The wait is almost over for Louisiana medical marijuana patients as product will be available in state selected pharmacies within a matter of days. The medical marijuana legalization law was…
Colorado was one of the first states to legalize recreational cannabis. However, it spent years working to legalize marijuana delivery as well. In 2019, Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D) spoke…
In 2019, the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency took a proactive approach to the social equity program mandated by the legalization law passed in 2016. The program aimed to offer opportunities…
Nevada lawmakers recently passed Assembly Bill 466 that lays groundwork for a new closed-loop banking solution for the marijuana industry. This legislation authorizes the Nevada state treasurer to “create a…
Recently, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control was audited by the Department of Finance. The findings, however, were more than a little troubling. The BCC has yet to fill almost…
There are various employee roles at cannabis dispensaries and each of these has their own unique job responsibilities. Marijuana retailers that optimize their store by implementing cannabis specific point-of-sale software…
In 2019, more than 80 medical marijuana growers had spent months vying for Utah’s 10 coveted cannabis cultivation licenses. As it turned out, they would have to wait a little…
Canada’s recreational marijuana industry took a major hit recently after Health Canada quarantined 5,200 kilograms of cannabis grown in five unlicensed rooms between October and March at a CannTrust growing…
The coming months will bring some big changes for the medical marijuana program in Oklahoma. These new regulations will affect consumers, doctors, businesses, and even regulators. By 2020, the Oklahoma…
The beautiful island chain of Hawaii, just became the 26th state to decriminalize marijuana with the passing of HB 1383. The new law removes the criminal ramifications and completely eliminates…
Hundreds of cannabis businesses in California are operating on temporary business licenses that have passed or are nearing their expiry date. California Governor Gavin Newsom stepped in earlier this month…
Last week, Michigan regulators released the new emergency cannabis regulations for recreational marijuana that will have a transformational influence on the entire industry. These rules lay the groundwork for Michigan’s…
The Pennsylvania Department of Health recently agreed to fund a medical marijuana research program that will enlist the help of state medical schools and licensed cannabis cultivators. Drexel University College…
Several states are pushing towards cannabis legalization as the 2020 election approaches. The Idaho Cannabis Coalition recently launched a campaign to gather signatures for a medical marijuana initiative they want…
Missouri’s medical marijuana program decided to kick off a little earlier than planned as officials announced that they would be accepting applications for medical marijuana patients starting last Friday, instead…
Yesterday, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission approved the new regulations for the medical and recreational marijuana industry. There are several changes in this version of the drafted regulations which will…
More than two years ago, Health Minister Simon Harris promised to provide medical marijuana access to patients with certain debilitating conditions in Ireland. Yesterday, Harris finally signed a legal order…
The cannabis industry has waited decades for the opportunity to engage in legal commerce, and now that it’s a reality, there is a responsibility to change the perception of consumers….
Today, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law that will legalize recreational cannabis in Illinois starting January 2020. This is a momentous victory for cannabis reform in the state…
Yesterday the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of amending the Commerce, Justice, State (CJS) Appropriations Bill to protect marijuana businesses in states where it has been legalized for medical…
The House Veterans Affairs Committee will be holding a hearing today to discuss the use of medical marijuana for veterans who suffer from chronic pain, PTSD and other service-related issues.They…
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