Boston’s First Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary Opens to Long Lines
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…
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
Hemp Businesses Can Get Bank Accounts But Cannabis Still Blocked
Published: March 6, 2020
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…
Marijuana Regulators Tighten Regulations on Cannabis Companies
Published: March 5, 2020
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…
Vermont House Approves Bill To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
Published: March 4, 2020
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…
Arkansas Cannabis Licensing Paused During Dispensary Dispute
Published: March 3, 2020
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…
Mexican Senator Promises Cannabis Legalization Legislation by Next Month
Published: February 27, 2020
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…
Trump Doubles Down on Opposing Federal Cannabis Legalization
Published: February 26, 2020
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…
Kentucky House of Representatives Approves Medical Marijuana Legalization
Published: February 25, 2020
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…
NYC Legalization Delays Leave Decriminalization Costs to Taxpayers
Published: February 24, 2020
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…
Minnesota Legislators Aim to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis with New Bill
Published: February 21, 2020
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…
