What to know about the Florida marijuana amendment on the 2024 ballot
When Florida voters cast their ballots in the 2024 election, they have the chance to decide whether the state will legalize marijuana for recreational use. They can voice their stance by voting "yes" or "no" on Amendment 3, which seeks to change Florida's constitution.Here's what to know about the ballot measure, which is one of six amendments Florida voters are considering this election. What is Amendment 3?Amendment 3 allows adults who are 21 or older to possess, purchase and use marijuana for personal, nonmedical reasons. It sets limits on how much individuals can legally carry — up to 85 grams of marijuana or 5...
Doctors knock on doors to encourage 'yes' on Amendment 3 vote
BALLWIN, Mo. — A group of physicians in white coats took to neighborhoods in west St. Louis County on Saturday to spread the word about reproductive rights and care. Fifteen doctors joined Missourians for Constitutional Freedom and volunteers at the UFCW Union Hall in Ballwin to kick off Get Out the Vote canvasses.
Letters to the editor: On Amendment 3 and voting for leaders
Grandpa, who do you vote for? Young man, my vote is my voice, joined with voices of all in our country, to choose who will lead us forward. I vote for those who look out at a crowd and see a loud, messy, chaotic family, not “us and them” with hostility towards “the others.” I vote for leaders who have shown they care about and for the people they serve, and not those who seek only to get more...
Your Florida November election guide
Wondering how to vote on statewide candidates and issues in the November 5 election? Here’s a guide to the news and opinion coverage in the Orlando Sentinel. This story will be updated as we offer additional coverage. Voters looking for information on local issues can consult our Orange, Osceola, and Seminole County guides. Amendment 1 Endorsement: Amendment 1 would shut voters out of school ...
Florida reportedly using millions in opioid settlement money on anti-marijuana campaign targeting Amendment 3
Florida state records have revealed that the state has reportedly channeled millions of dollars from a settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors into a campaign targeting the proposed Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults over 21.