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Marijuana experts discuss pros and cons of recreational pot amendment

Listen: The proposed constitutional amendment to legalize weed in Florida has gotten bipartisan support, including from former President Donald Trump.   The Hillsborough County Black Chamber of Commerce talked about the pros and cons of legalization...

The Scoop: Thurs. Sept. 12th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Stay informed on the recent political developments surrounding marijuana legalization. Discover the impact of new federal policies and public support for cannabis.

Young Republicans face pressure from endorsing pot referendum

The Florida Young Republicans is a conservative leadership organization that serves members ages 18-40. They are facing pressure after going against the DeSantis administration by throwing their support behind Amendment Three – which would legalize...

Florida attorney and “Pot Daddy” John Morgan speaks on recreational marijuana, Kamala Harris, and property insurance

Attorney John Morgan is the founder of America’s largest personal injury firm, Morgan and Morgan.  He’s  also a fierce advocate for marijuana rights, and has given thousands to Democratic campaigns. Morgan began his advocacy arguing...
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Medical cannabis company Trulieve adds $5 million to a campaign to legalize pot in Florida

The Smart & Safe Florida political committee is leading efforts to pass a recreational marijuana initiative on Florida's November ballot.
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DeSantis criticizes proposed pot amendment at Sheriffs Convention

The Florida Sheriffs Association 2024 Summer Conference is this week in Orlando. Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke Tuesday to law enforcement attendees and had a lot to say about the constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana...

The Scoop: Mon. June 17th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The Governor of Maryland pardons more than 100,000 people. Meanwhile, DeSantis comments on Florida's energy.
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Supporters of Florida constitutional amendments on abortion rights and recreational cannabis raise millions

A political committee leading efforts to pass a constitutional amendment aimed at ensuring abortion rights raised nearly $11.8 million.
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Mothers, cops, and vets rally behind $5M push for recreational marijuana

A $5 million statewide ad campaign is aimed at boosting support for a proposed constitutional amendment for recreational marijuana in Florida
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Joe Redner supports Florida recreational weed amendment despite its shortcomings

Joe Redner is best known for fighting the government over his world-famous Mons Venus strip club, but he garnered headlines a few years ago fighting for the right to grow his own medical marijuana. He...
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Ron DeSantis blasts Florida’s pot and abortion ballot questions

One would enshrine abortion rights in the Florida constitution and the other authorizes recreational marijuana for people ages 21 and older.
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Florida Supreme Court allows recreational marijuana on the 2024 ballot; then donations spike

Smart & Safe Florida announced Wednesday it had collected another $15 million to kick off the next phase of the pro-pot campaign.

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