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 Rhode Island legislature released their budget proposal last week that will add six more medical marijuana dispensaries in addition to the three existing retailers. The proposal allows each of…
Late last week, Health Canada released the last set of cannabis regulations for additional products such as edibles, extracts, and topicals. While these products won’t be available to consumers until…
It’s been almost three years since the residents of Maine voted to legalize recreational marijuana and there has only been incremental progress. The initiative has been curtailed by two legislative…
One of the most common reasons consumers are hesitant to experiment with cannabis is the negative impact it could have when applying for a job. Nevada is the first state…
We are excited to announce that IndicaOnline’s point-of-sale system is now serving Nevada marijuana dispensaries. Recently, we integrated with Metrc software in Nevada to simplify track-and-trace for cannabis retailers. This…
Residents of the hospitality state could decide if Mississippi medical marijuana is legalized by voting for an initiative on the 2020 ballot. Cannabis activists in the state are extremely close to…
Lately it seems like the tech giants of Silicon Valley are snubbing software developers who are servicing the cannabis industry. Google and Apple seem to be oblivious of the legal…
The New Mexico Health Department recently decided to expand the number of health conditions that can be treated under the medical cannabis program. Health Secretary Kathy Kunkel approved six new…
While many New Jersey cannabis advocates were disappointed that the state legislature did not vote to legalize marijuana, Governor Phil Murphy kept his promise to expand medical marijuana. Following the…
The Nevada Assembly recently passed Assembly Bill 533 that will establish a cannabis compliance board to oversee the medical and adult-use marijuana industry. Governor Steve Sisolak will now appoint five…
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority has been issuing an unlimited number of licenses for cannabis retailers resulting in a green rush. However, the Oklahoma Department of Health is responsible for…
We are very excited to announce that IndicaOnline’s point-of-sale software is now integrated with Metrc reporting software in Louisiana. This will simplify track-and-trace reporting for Louisiana cannabis retailers by automating…
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s signature on the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act will legalize recreational marijuana making it the 11th U.S. state to legalize and the first through legislation. Last…
Google has gone out of it’s way once again to alienate the legal marijuana industry by amending the Play Store policy to prohibit cannabis apps with a shopping cart feature….
Arizona’s medical marijuana industry has been anxiously awaiting the verdict regarding the legality of cannabis extracts. On Tuesday, the Arizona Supreme Court upheld a landmark appeal in the case of…
Traveling through airport security with hemp based CBD products is no longer an issue according to the Transportation Security Administration. Over the weekend there were some noticeable changes made to…
Delaware is getting a second chance to legalize adult-use marijuana after a failed attempt last year. House Bill 110 has been revived in an attempt to eliminate the black market,…
While it may be true that west coast state pioneered marijuana legalization, eastern states might actually have more growth potential according to a recent report from Chicago-based cannabis research firm…
Almost all marijuana businesses have run into restrictions when advertising cannabis on Facebook. This has been a major hurdle for brands, retailers, and cultivators operating in legal states. Tuesday, Facebook executives…
Cannabis businesses across California have been forced to use alternative means to manage their money due to the fact that the federal government still considers marijuana a schedule I drug….
Colorado lawmakers recently proposed a Senate Bill 19-013 that would authorize doctors to recommend medical marijuana rather than painkillers to treat certain conditions. This is a strategic effort to fight…
Arkansas medical marijuana sales finally commenced after two years of delays and legal battles. State regulators issued a license to the first legal dispensary, Doctors Orders RX, located in Hot…
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order on April 30th that authorized the Marijuana Regulatory Agency to take over licensing for medical marijuana cultivators, manufacturers, and retailers. Since then…
California’s transition into a regulated recreational marijuana market has been a bumpy ride for cultivators, manufacturers, and retailers. The State was confident that they would be able to able to…
Even though Canada had legalized recreational marijuana, licensing for private cannabis businesses rolled out slowly, which caused problems for both retailers and cultivators. In 2019, Health Canada made several policy…
After lengthy anticipation, marijuana regulators in the state of Maine have proposed a draft of cannabis rules that will eventually preside over retailers, distributors, testing labs, manufacturers and cultivators. The…
The Michigan state Senate and House have approved a bill that will set a hard deadline for unlicensed medical marijuana dispensaries to cease operations. Previous attempts to shut down these…
One of California’s largest cannabis cultivators had their local permit revoked earlier this week due to compliance violations. The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is forcing CFAM Management…
The biggest cannabis holiday of the year is upon us and marijuana dispensaries across the country are preparing for a busy week of business. Meeting demand of customers who are…
With the technological advancements taking place, one cannot fathom how much it’s integrated into our lives. With the changing trends in shopping, customers are not just on the lookout for…
When Montana state officials implemented the current medical marijuana program they knew there would need to be changes made as problems arose for medical marijuana patients. Only two years ago…
Last week, the Oregon Senate Judiciary Committee voted in favor of SB 582, the cannabis exportation bill that will allow cultivators to participate in interstate commerce. The bill will now…
Last week, 25 California cities filed suit against the Bureau of Cannabis Control in an attempt to overturn their recent decision to allow marijuana delivery anywhere in the state. These local…
Earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration’s retiring Commissioner Scott Gottlieb penned a comprehensive press release pertaining to CBD products. Gottlieb laid out a plan of action for the…
The Georgia legislature recently passed a bill that will finally close a loophole that has limited access to patients in need of medical marijuana. This is a huge victory for…
In 2026, Ontario continues to be a leader in the cannabis retail sector with an expanding network of licensed dispensaries. Following the successful implementation of the legalization framework in 2019,…
Hundreds of California cannabis businesses have been concerned with licensing delays at the Bureau of Cannabis Control, the California Department of Public Health, and the California Department of Food and…
Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee approved the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act that will allow federally insured banks to work with licensed cannabis businesses. The vote was…
The small island of Guam could very well be the first U.S. territory to legalize recreational cannabis in 2019. Yesterday, the Guam Senate voted to pass a bill that will…
There is a growing trend of marijuana dispensaries serving a larger quantity of senior citizen clientele. Elderly consumers who are seeking relief from age related aches and pains are starting…
While many are hoping for California’s cannabis excise tax will be reduced from 15% to 11% if Assembly Bill 286 is passed, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration…
Columbus, Ohio will see its first medical marijuana dispensary opening in a matter of days. Terrasana is the name of the new medical cannabis retailer is on Columbus’ West Side…
A new South Carolina medical marijuana bill was recently approved by a Senate subcommittee, 5-1, after a few last minute revisions were made. The Compassionate Care Act was amended to…
The long awaited legalization of recreational cannabis in New Jersey is only days away from a vote in the legislature. The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bill with…
On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that repealed the smoking ban for medical marijuana patients that was previously put in place by Governor Rick Scott. This is…
The Aloha state just found a way to make itself even more welcoming to visiting tourists. Hawaii’s Department of Health recently started a program that will allow out-of-state patients to…
Out of the 33 states to legalize medical and/or recreational marijuana, none have ever permitted on-site cannabis consumption at the dispensary until now. This week, Alaska’s Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer,…
There have been several attempts in the past to pass legislation that would allow Veterans Affairs physicians to issue medical marijuana recommendations to veterans. Many of these initiatives have failed…
In July of last year, the United Kingdom decided to legalize cannabis derivatives for patients suffering from certain medical conditions. Last week marked the beginning of a new era as…
Last week, New Mexico took a major step towards legalizing recreational marijuana. The state House of Representatives voted to pass an adult-use cannabis legalization bill by a margin of two…
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