Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been in a snit since Monday's Supreme Court decision that two state constitutional amendments — legal cannabis for medical use and recreational marijuana — will appear on the November ballot. The recreational marijuana measure, known as Amendment 3, has been a point of contention for the governor, who has been vocal in his opposition to its legal.
If the provision gets 60 percent in November, it will legal recreational marijuana in the country's third-most populous state. This move could potentially bring huge profits to GOP donors and supporters of the measure. However, DeSantis has been pushing back against the idea, citing concerns about the impact of legal cannabis on public health and safety.
The governor criticized the recreational marijuana measure, which will appear as Amendment 3 on the November ballot, calling it the 'weed...'. This stance is in direct contrast to the growing support for legal among Florida residents, who have seen the benefits of medical cannabis since its legal in the state.
That ban was enacted by his predecessor, current U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, after 71% of Florida voters backed a medical cannabis legal. However, DeSantis has been hesitant to fully embrace the cannabis industry, despite the economic potential it holds for the state. This has caused some tension within the Republican party, with some members pushing for legal while others side with the governor's concerns.
Bucking Ron DeSantis, Florida Republicans are pushing to legal recreational cannabis — with potential windfall profits for GOP donors. This move has put the governor at odds with his own party, as he continues to voice his opposition to the recreational use of marijuana. The divide within the party has highlighted the complexities of the issue and the varying opinions on how to best address it.
Florida residents will get a chance to vote this November on allowing recreational marijuana in the state after the state's Supreme Court approved the measure. This decision has further fueled the debate over cannabis legal, with supporters touting the economic benefits and opponents raising concerns about the potential risks.
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday lashed out at two proposed constitutional amendments that will appear on the November ballot. The governor's vocal opposition to the amendments has sparked a heated debate within the state, as supporters and opponents of cannabis legal clash over the future of marijuana policy in Florida.
Once enacted, the new law DeSantis signed helped fuel what would become a billion-dollar industry in Florida. DeSantis then quietly fought to... This move has had a significant impact on the state's economy and has created new opportunities for businesses and investors in the cannabis industry. However, the governor's reluctance to fully embrace the industry has raised questions about his commitment to promoting economic growth in the state.
In a blow to Gov. Ron DeSantis and other Florida conservatives opposed to the measure, the state's Supreme Court on Monday approved a... The court's decision to allow the recreational marijuana measure on the ballot has dealt a blow to DeSantis and other opponents of cannabis legal. This move has set the stage for a contentious debate leading up to the November election, as supporters and opponents of the measure continue to push their respective agendas.
