'By opposing the legalization and commercialization of recreational marijuana, we are committed to safeguarding our citizens from various potential harms.' The group that represents Florida’s Sheriffs — which has often aligned itself with the state’s Republicans — is taking a formal stance against the amendment that would allow recreational marijuana. The Florida Sheriffs … [Read more...] about Just say no: Florida Sheriffs Association releases resolution opposing recreational marijuana amendment
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Florida Marijuana Legalization Ballot Initiative Has Enough Support To Pass, With Bipartisan Majority Of Voters In Favor, New Poll Finds
A new poll signals that a Florida marijuana legalization initiative that will appear on the November ballot has enough support to pass, with majority support across every demographic surveyed.The University of North Florida (UNF) poll, released on Tuesday, found that 64 percent of likely voters back the cannabis reform measure, surpassing the 60 percent threshold required for … [Read more...] about Florida Marijuana Legalization Ballot Initiative Has Enough Support To Pass, With Bipartisan Majority Of Voters In Favor, New Poll Finds
‘A lower quality of life for all’: LE groups line up against legalized marijuana in Florida
The Florida Police Chiefs Association and the Florida Sheriffs Association issued statements opposing Amendment 3, citing concerns that legalizing the drug could increase car crashes, teenage substance abuse and pot-related emergency room visits. “There is no doubt based on the experiences of other states, that recreational marijuana will in fact have a negative public safety … [Read more...] about ‘A lower quality of life for all’: LE groups line up against legalized marijuana in Florida
Billionaire hedge fund manager gives $12M to fight pot initiative
Billionaire hedge-fund manager Ken Griffin has given $12 million to an effort to defeat a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana in Florida. Griffin, CEO of the firm Citadel, announced the contribution Friday in an opinion piece in the Miami Herald, calling the proposed amendment “a terrible plan to create the nation’s most expansive … [Read more...] about Billionaire hedge fund manager gives $12M to fight pot initiative
Trulieve adds $5 million to Florida recreational marijuana campaign
TALLAHASSEE - The medical cannabis company Trulieve has contributed another $5 million to a campaign to allow recreational marijuana in Florida.The company made the contribution on July 15 to the Smart & Safe Florida political committee, which is leading efforts to pass a recreational marijuana initiative on the November ballot."Access to regulated adult-use marijuana would … [Read more...] about Trulieve adds $5 million to Florida recreational marijuana campaign
Gov. DeSantis has come out strongly against marijuana legalization. We fact-checked some of his recent statements
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is openly opposed to stinking up the state of Florida with adult-use marijuana. Voters in Florida will have the opportunity to vote “yes” or “no” to legalize adult-use marijuana in November. If at least 60% of voters approve the measure, it would open the recreational marijuana market to consumers. If approved, Florida would join … [Read more...] about Gov. DeSantis has come out strongly against marijuana legalization. We fact-checked some of his recent statements
Group opposing legal weed amendment forms, staffed with DeSantis allies
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
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
