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Florida Dems chair accuses DeSantis of ‘illegal campaign activity,’ claims that’s why marijuana initiative failed
Read full article: Florida Dems chair accuses DeSantis of ‘illegal campaign activity,’ claims that’s why marijuana initiative failedAmendment 3, which would’ve legalized the use of recreational marijuana in Florida, failed Tuesday after it fell short of the 60% threshold needed for its approval.
How would Amendment 3 be implemented if passed? It may depend on who your sheriff is, former officer says
Read full article: How would Amendment 3 be implemented if passed? It may depend on who your sheriff is, former officer saysWhile voters still have to decide Amendment 3, which if passed, would legalize recreational use of marijuana it would not take effect for six months. This story looks at what happens during that six month window that anyone interested in using recreational marijuana should know.
Republican state senator claims Florida agencies misused millions in taxpayer money on campaign against Amendment 3
Read full article: Republican state senator claims Florida agencies misused millions in taxpayer money on campaign against Amendment 3A Republican state senator claimed Friday that state agencies misused millions of dollars in taxpayer money on a campaign to sway Floridians to vote “no” on Amendment 3, which would legalize the personal use of marijuana for those 21 years and older.
Republican state senator claims Florida agencies misused millions in taxpayer money on campaign against Amendment 3
Read full article: Republican state senator claims Florida agencies misused millions in taxpayer money on campaign against Amendment 3A Republican state senator claimed Friday that state agencies misused millions of dollars in taxpayer money on a campaign to sway Floridians to vote “no” on Amendment 3, which would legalize the personal use of marijuana for those 21 years and older.
Casey, Ron DeSantis urge Floridians to vote ‘no’ on Amendment 3, saying it creates a ‘big weed cartel’
Read full article: Casey, Ron DeSantis urge Floridians to vote ‘no’ on Amendment 3, saying it creates a ‘big weed cartel’Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo will hold a news conference Thursday morning in Cape Coral.
‘Nothing appeals to children’: Trulieve wants to set the record straight about anti-pot ads
Read full article: ‘Nothing appeals to children’: Trulieve wants to set the record straight about anti-pot adsOne new anti-pot ad boasts that weed is packaged like candy and could endanger children. That sent the CEO of one of the biggest marijuana companies in Florida and the nation on a mission to “set the record straight.”
Casey DeSantis, Florida surgeon general, Polk County sheriff speak out against marijuana amendment
Read full article: Casey DeSantis, Florida surgeon general, Polk County sheriff speak out against marijuana amendmentFlorida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis along with the Florida surgeon general and the sheriff of Polk County are speaking out against Amendment 3, which would legalize marijuana in the state if it is approved in November.
Florida officials share different perspectives on marijuana legalization
Read full article: Florida officials share different perspectives on marijuana legalizationIn an ad that ran Monday morning, viewers can hear Bradford County Sheriff Gordon Smith say no one has arrested more people for marijuana than he has.
UNF offering programs to help people join the cannabis industry, which could grow if Amendment 3 passes
Read full article: UNF offering programs to help people join the cannabis industry, which could grow if Amendment 3 passesCannabis, marijuana or weed. It goes by many names but now the discussion is on the ballot to make it legal in Florida.
Bradford sheriff, former Jacksonville sheriff back Florida marijuana legalization amendment
Read full article: Bradford sheriff, former Jacksonville sheriff back Florida marijuana legalization amendmentAmendment 3, the ballot initiative that would legalize marijuana for adults in Florida, is getting support from some unexpected places.
Tell Us: Trump says Florida marijuana legalization is inevitable. Do his comments change how you will vote?
Read full article: Tell Us: Trump says Florida marijuana legalization is inevitable. Do his comments change how you will vote?Former President Donald Trump expressed support for Florida’s Amendment 3, a November ballot initiative that would legalize the personal use of marijuana in Florida for those 21 years and older.
Trump supports Florida’s Amendment 3, but says marijuana legalization ‘should be done correctly’
Read full article: Trump supports Florida’s Amendment 3, but says marijuana legalization ‘should be done correctly’Former President Donald Trump expressed support for Florida’s Amendment 3, a November ballot initiative that would legalize the personal use of marijuana in Florida for those 21 years and older.
Hemp industry backs group fighting against Florida marijuana legalization
Read full article: Hemp industry backs group fighting against Florida marijuana legalizationMultiple Smoke Shops tell News4Jax they'll lose money is recreational marijuana is legalized in Florida as hemp-based products will be less in demand.
Mayor Deegan supports Amendment 3 on marijuana legalization: report
Read full article: Mayor Deegan supports Amendment 3 on marijuana legalization: reportJacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan expressed her support for Amendment 3, a November ballot initiative that if approved would legalize the use of marijuana in Florida for those 21 years and older, according to a report by Florida Politics.
Sheriff Waters on Amendment 3: Not good for Florida; ‘marijuana smoke is the most offensive smell to me ever’
Read full article: Sheriff Waters on Amendment 3: Not good for Florida; ‘marijuana smoke is the most offensive smell to me ever’During a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office town hall meeting on Thursday, Sheriff T.K. Waters came out strongly against Amendment 3, a ballot initiative that if approved would legalize the use of marijuana in Florida for those 21 years and older.
Fact Check: If passed, would recreational marijuana tax money benefit Florida schools?
Read full article: Fact Check: If passed, would recreational marijuana tax money benefit Florida schools?Amendment 3 commercial claims recreational marijuana sales tax will lead to "safer communities and schools". We are finding out if this is 100% accurate.
Amendment 3 would increase home tax exemption, save teachers, police $550 a year but cost Duval $38M in tax revenue
Read full article: Amendment 3 would increase home tax exemption, save teachers, police $550 a year but cost Duval $38M in tax revenueAmendment 3, if approved, would increase the homestead exemption for teachers, law enforcement officers and active-duty military.
LIVE UPDATES: ‘We’re going to win this race' Biden says in address to nation
Read full article: LIVE UPDATES: ‘We’re going to win this race' Biden says in address to nation4:36 a.m.Former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump are in a dead heat in the race for Georgia. Currently, former Vice President Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump by just 11,438 votes statewide. The latest counts gives Trump’s Democratic challenger Joe Biden a small lead, but the race is still too early to call. The electoral vote has former vice president Joe Biden in front of President Donald Trump, 238-213, at this point. Mullaney adds an update on Wisconsin that helps out former vice president Joe Biden in the race for the White House.
State of Florida fires back in Amendment 3 lawsuit
Read full article: State of Florida fires back in Amendment 3 lawsuitA last-minute bipartisan challenge seeking to invalidate the amendment is drawing fire from the Secretary of State. In a blistering response, the state calls the lawsuit too little too late. In its response, the state argues the pandemic already makes this election difficult and that not counting Amendment 3 votes would confuse voters. And the lawsuit represents an abuse of the process.”Both Republicans and Democrats behind the lawsuit say the arguments were expected. The All Voters Vote campaign believes just the presence of the lawsuit has already confused some voters.
All voters vote amendment getting pushback
Read full article: All voters vote amendment getting pushbackTALLAHASSEE, Fla. One of several amendments Florida voters will see on their general election ballot will be one labeled All Voters Vote. Amendment 3 would allow every registered voter to cast their vote in a single primary election. In a previous interview, the All Voters Vote committee told us that the idea of two GOP candidates advancing to the general election ignores reality. Theyre forgetting about 3.7 million voters who are nonparty affiliates who couldnt have voted in those primaries, said Glen Burhans of All Voters Vote. So far there has been little organized opposition to All Voters Vote.