13 articles tagged with "Florida"
LegislationFlorida's House Health Committee unanimously approved legislation to cut medical marijuana card fees for veterans from $75 to $25, advancing bipartisan efforts to improve cannabis access for former service members.
LegislationSmart & Safe Florida has petitioned the state Supreme Court to restore 71,000 ballot signatures rejected by election officials, attempting to salvage its November legalization initiative as deadlines approach.
LegislationFlorida officials confirmed a cannabis legalization campaign failed to collect the required 880,062 signatures by Sunday's deadline, preventing the adult-use amendment from reaching the 2024 ballot.
LegislationFlorida's MSO-funded cannabis legalization campaign is disputing state officials' declaration that the ballot initiative has ended, saying it can still qualify for the 2026 ballot despite failing to meet 2024 requirements.
BusinessTrulieve Cannabis closed a $60 million private placement of senior secured notes at 10.5% interest, adding to its debt load as the Florida-dominant operator navigates tight capital markets and expansion opportunities.
LegislationFlorida law enforcement has launched a criminal investigation into the Smart & Safe Florida campaign backing Amendment 3, which would legalize adult-use cannabis. The probe comes days before a voter registration deadline.
LegislationA Florida court has allowed election officials to invalidate tens of thousands of cannabis legalization petition signatures, while state law enforcement continues arresting campaign workers gathering signatures.
LegislationFlorida Senate committee approves bill banning public marijuana consumption as state prepares for possible recreational legalization vote in November. Move establishes restrictions before voters decide on industry-backed ballot initiative.
LegislationNew voter verification directives from Florida's Secretary of State could complicate efforts to place cannabis legalization on the 2026 ballot, raising concerns about procedural barriers to ballot access.
Medical CannabisA Florida advocate who connected 900 veterans to medical cannabis says cost barriers prevent many from accessing treatment. Veterans spend $200-400 monthly on cannabis medicine not covered by VA benefits.
LegislationSupport for Florida adult-use cannabis legalization has declined in recent polls as Gov. DeSantis intensifies his campaign against 2026 ballot measures, raising questions about the future of reform efforts.
Industry NewsFlorida's medical cannabis market is experiencing a downturn. Key metrics such as patient numbers and dispensary growth have slowed, prompting industry stakeholders to reassess strategies.
LegislationFlorida's attorney general challenges a cannabis legalization measure, citing public odor concerns as a potential nuisance.
