Supporters, critics of Florida's marijuna amendment speak out
MIAMI - There were dueling press conferences Monday in South Florida where supporters and opponents of the Amendment 3 proposal gave their opinions. If passed, Amendment 3 would allow adults who are 21 or older to possess, purchase and use marijuana for personal, nonmedical reasons. It also sets limits on how much individuals can legally carry. "I admit I smoked pot when I was like 21 years old," said former Florida Governor Jeb Bush. Despite his past, he said he does not support the amendment. "It was not nearly as potent as it is now," said Bush. At...
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.
Florida lawmakers divided on recreational marijuana legalization
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The hot topic of legalizing recreational marijuana has prompted lots of discussion and misinformation. State Representative Grif Griffitts addressed some of the misconceptions. “It does not allow you to grow it at home and it has to be purchased through licensed dispensaries or those folks who have the medical marijuana […]
DeSantis joins Escambia sheriff in Pensacola to push back against Amendment 3
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared at the Escambia County Sheriff's Office Friday alongside Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo to urge Floridians to do research on the state's upcoming ballot measure for Amendment 3 — the Marijuana Legalization Initiative. Urging citizens to vote against the measure, which would make it legal for adults 21...