Bill to Legalize Cannabis Nationwide Passes in Mexico
The Mexican Senate approved a bill to legalize adult-use cannabis on November 19th, which will now head to the Chamber of Deputies for approval before it can become law in…
Evelyn Chase
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
Published Posts
Colorado Summer Cannabis Sales Boom Despite Lack of Tourism
Published: November 18, 2020
Recreational cannabis sales in the state of Colorado continued to climb during summer months despite the state’s tourism revenue taking a dive of more than 50% due to the onset…
Leading Advocacy Group Calls For Appointment of Cannabis-Friendly Attorney General
Published: November 16, 2020
The National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), a leading cannabis reform organization, has demanded that President-elect Joe Biden appoint a cannabis-friendly attorney general. In an email, NORML called…
Adult-Use Cannabis Proposals in Virginia Have Chance to Pass in 2021
Published: November 13, 2020
Proposals to legalize adult-use recreational cannabis in Virginia are set for hearings when the General Assembly meets in January. With the current Senate climate and Governor Ralph Northam’s office, “certainly…
Cannabis Ventures Verano and AltMed Announce Merger
Published: November 11, 2020
Multistate marijuana operator Verano Holdings and Florida-based Alternative Medical Enterprises (AltMed) announced a definitive agreement on November 11th for Verano to acquire AltMed for an undisclosed price. The merger, which…
Rhode Island Senate Majority Leader Calls for Cannabis Legalization
Published: November 9, 2020
Rhode Island Senate Majority Leader Michael McCaffrey (D) addressed his colleagues after being reelected to serve the position, saying that, “The time has come to legalize adult cannabis use.” The…
South Dakota Governor Claims Voters Made ‘Wrong Choice’ in Legalizing Cannabis
Published: November 6, 2020
South Dakota voters decisively legalized both medical (69% in favor) and recreational cannabis (53% in favor) in Tuesday’s election—the first state to legalize both measures at one time. However, South…
What a Marijuana Reform Clean Sweep Means for the Cannabis Industry
Published: November 5, 2020
On November 3rd, New Jersey, Arizona, South Dakota, Montana, and Mississippi all voted to approve cannabis reform measures. The clean sweep marked a monumental moment in the progression of the…
Voters Choose Cannabis in 2020 Election
Published: November 4, 2020
Voters in five states approved cannabis measures— a clean sweep in the 2020 election. New Jersey, Arizona, Montana, and South Dakota voters approved recreational marijuana while Mississippi and South Dakota…
Mississippi Governor Makes Final Plea in Opposition to Medical Marijuana
Published: November 2, 2020
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves made a final plea against medical marijuana on Twitter ahead of election day on November 3rd, where voters in the state will be asked to approve…
