A new political committee staffed with allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to oppose Amendment 3, which would allow adults in Florida to use marijuana recreationally.The committee, Vote No on 3, announced in a news release on Friday that they have the “full support of the Governor.”DeSantis has criticized the amendment for being overly broad and said that legalization could lead … [Read more...] about Group opposing legal weed amendment forms, staffed with DeSantis allies
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John Morgan, Florida’s ‘Pot Daddy,’ now the voice of recreational marijuana ad campaign
The group behind the proposed recreational marijuana state constitutional amendment appearing on Florida's 2024 ballot announced that it has launched a $1.1 million radio advertising campaign. And 'Pot Daddy' John Morgan is the voice behind it. “Throughout the month of July, our campaign will remind voters that freedom means individual rights and an end to arrests and … [Read more...] about John Morgan, Florida’s ‘Pot Daddy,’ now the voice of recreational marijuana ad campaign
Trulieve pumps another $1M into campaign to legalize recreational marijuana
Smart & Safe Florida, the group backing the ballot push, has raised $61.1M overall and has close to $12.5M that it hasn’t spent yet. Medical marijuana giant Trulieve has kicked in another $1 million to help sway voters to approve Amendment 3, a measure that would allow recreational marijuana in the state. Smart & Safe Florida noted the donation in its latest campaign … [Read more...] about Trulieve pumps another $1M into campaign to legalize recreational marijuana
Cathy Jordan, Florida’s ‘patron saint’ of medical cannabis, dies at the age of 74
Cathy Jordan, who credited medical cannabis for keeping her alive for decades after she was diagnosed with ALS, died on July 4 at her home in South Florida at the age of 74.The news was relayed to the public on Thursday by Jodi James, president of the Florida Cannabis Action Network, who said she received a phone call from Cathy’s son, John, informing her that Jordan had died … [Read more...] about Cathy Jordan, Florida’s ‘patron saint’ of medical cannabis, dies at the age of 74
Florida’s Libertarian Party backs Amendment 3, recreational marijuana ballot measure
The Libertarian Party of Florida on Tuesday endorsed the recreational marijuana amendment appearing on the state’s 2024 election ballot. “The Libertarian Party of Florida is pleased to endorse Amendment 3, which marks a significant step forward in the legalization of marijuana,” said Matthew Johnson, the party's vice chair and communications committee chair, in a … [Read more...] about Florida’s Libertarian Party backs Amendment 3, recreational marijuana ballot measure
Opinion (On Florida Legalization)
Legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida will be an ecological disaster in ways voters may not fully comprehend. Growing marijuana has a carbon footprint that easily exceeds most polluting industries. Colorado State University researchers write that the greenhouse gas emissions of Colorado’s marijuana industry (2.6 megatons of carbon dioxide) exceed those of the state’s … [Read more...] about Opinion (On Florida Legalization)
Black farmers could get medical-marijuana licenses under bill signed by DeSantis
At least three additional Black farmers could be in line for medical-marijuana licenses as part of a wide-ranging Department of Health bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed this week. The bill (SB 1582) would help at least three Black farmers who sought licenses but were deemed ineligible to apply by state officials. Lawmakers passed the bill in March, the second year in a row … [Read more...] about Black farmers could get medical-marijuana licenses under bill signed by DeSantis
Florida’s Legalization Campaign Has Raised More Money Than Any Marijuana Ballot Measure In History
Florida is on its fifth try to legalize recreational marijuana with a ballot initiative, and more money is pouring into supporting the measure than any other like it that came before. If it passes the 60 percent supermajority required by the state to ratify ballot measures, Florida would join 16 other states and territories that have legalized recreational marijuana by ballot … [Read more...] about Florida’s Legalization Campaign Has Raised More Money Than Any Marijuana Ballot Measure In History
‘Billions’ for schools? What we can VERIFY about Florida’s recreational marijuana ballot measure
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — This November, voters in Florida will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana for adults. If approved by at least 60% of voters, the proposal will amend the state’s constitution to allow adults 21 and older to possess, purchase or use marijuana for non-medical purposes. Florida would join 24 other states that have legalized recreational … [Read more...] about ‘Billions’ for schools? What we can VERIFY about Florida’s recreational marijuana ballot measure
Moms for cannabis? Pro-marijuana ad says a legal market is a safer one
Smart & Safe Florida went on the air with a new ad promoting Amendment 3. A new television ad boosting recreational marijuana is pushing for decriminalization as a matter of public health. The 20-second video, entitled “Fact,” features a woman speaking directly to the camera, acting as a Florida mom while offering legalized marijuana as a better path than leaving a black … [Read more...] about Moms for cannabis? Pro-marijuana ad says a legal market is a safer one
