Sometimes you don’t recognize a shift until you’re sitting right in the middle of it. That happened to me on a recent trip to Florida. I was out grabbing food and ordered a shrimp basket—nothing fancy, just good seafood in a laid-back coastal setting. But instead of reaching for a beer or cocktail, I tried something different: a key lime THC seltzer. It was … [Read more...] about A Shrimp Basket, A THC Seltzer, And The Future of Social Drinking
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A Historic NYSE Debut-A New Era for U.S. Cannabis Stocks
For years, American cannabis operators have watched from the sidelines as major stock exchanges welcomed Canadian marijuana companies while keeping U.S. plant-touching businesses at arm’s length. That barrier has finally cracked—but not without a significant compromise. Florida-based cannabis giant Trulieve is poised to become the first U.S. cannabis company to secure a … [Read more...] about A Historic NYSE Debut-A New Era for U.S. Cannabis Stocks
Will we EVER get Mickey weed?
Florida’s Republican field for governor is unusually aligned on one hot-button issue: nobody wants to legalize recreational marijuana. A new report shows that multiple GOP candidates — including sitting officials and major contenders in the 2026 race — are all taking a firm “no” stance on adult-use legalization, even as public support for reform remains relatively strong in … [Read more...] about Will we EVER get Mickey weed?
Florida Hits the Reset Button on Legalization—Again
Florida’s marijuana legalization campaign just got sent back to the starting line.State officials in Florida have reset the signature count for the Smart & Safe Florida ballot initiative to zero, wiping out hundreds of thousands of previously gathered petitions. The move comes after a new election law—signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis—changed the rules so that signatures can’t … [Read more...] about Florida Hits the Reset Button on Legalization—Again
Florida Cannabis Campaign Asks High Court To Reinstate Tossed Ballot Signatures
A campaign working to legalize marijuana in Florida is turning to the state’s Supreme Court in an effort to revive tens of thousands of petition signatures that officials ruled invalid.Backers of the proposed legalization measure argue that roughly 70,000 signatures—discarded by state authorities—should still count toward the total needed to qualify for the ballot. The group is … [Read more...] about Florida Cannabis Campaign Asks High Court To Reinstate Tossed Ballot Signatures
Florida Cannabis Campaign Runs Out of Gas Before the Finish Line
A proposal to legalize recreational cannabis in Florida will not appear on the state’s 2026 ballot, according to state election officials, dealing a blow to advocates who had hoped to bring the issue before voters this November.The citizen-led constitutional amendment fell short of the required number of verified petition signatures needed to qualify. Under Florida law, … [Read more...] about Florida Cannabis Campaign Runs Out of Gas Before the Finish Line
High Hopes in the Sunshine State: Florida Tries to Pass the Joint—Legislatively
Florida lawmakers are once again venturing into cannabis reform, this time with a proposal that aims to legalize recreational marijuana while loosening the grip of a tightly controlled medical cannabis market. The newly introduced bill would allow adult-use marijuana and significantly expand business licensing, signaling a shift toward a more open and competitive industry.Under … [Read more...] about High Hopes in the Sunshine State: Florida Tries to Pass the Joint—Legislatively
Don’t Take the Kids, I’ve Got a Card
Florida lawmakers are weighing a new bill that would protect medical marijuana patients from losing parental rights simply because they use cannabis legally. The proposal would bar courts from denying custody, visitation, or parenting time based solely on a parent’s status as a state-approved medical marijuana patient.Supporters say the bill addresses a real problem: parents … [Read more...] about Don’t Take the Kids, I’ve Got a Card
Sunshine State High Hopes: Florida Eyes Recreational Cannabis Comeback in 2026
Florida may be gearing up for a second attempt to legalize recreational marijuana, aiming for a spot on the November 2026 ballot. This follows a previous push for the 2024 election that was derailed by the state Supreme Court, which found the language of the proposed amendment potentially misleading.Advocates remain undeterred, learning from past challenges and crafting a new … [Read more...] about Sunshine State High Hopes: Florida Eyes Recreational Cannabis Comeback in 2026
High Court, Low Tolerance: Florida AG Wants Pot Measure Pulled from the Ballot
Florida’s top legal official has thrown down a legal gauntlet, urging the state Supreme Court to prevent a proposed marijuana legalization amendment from appearing on the 2026 ballot. Attorney General James Uthmeier, joined by several business and anti-marijuana organizations, has filed formal briefs arguing that the initiative — crafted by the political committee Smart … [Read more...] about High Court, Low Tolerance: Florida AG Wants Pot Measure Pulled from the Ballot
