Amendment 3

Safe & Smart Florida, the group behind Florida’s failed attempt to legalize recreational cannabis in November 2024, has launched a new initiative to do it again in a 2026 ballot. The "Adult Personal Use of Marijuana," initiative was filed on Tuesday, first reported by Florida Politics,...

Florida’s cannabis legalization initiative, Amendment 3 (AM3), failed to pass on Tuesday despite gaining a majority of the vote. The initiative achieved 55.8% support although a constitutional amendment in Florida needs to garner 60% of the vote to be adopted. Backed by cannabis advocates and...

Boris Jordan, founder and executive chair of Curaleaf Holdings (OTC:CURLF), had some parting words for Governor Ron DeSantis who has opposed Florida's cannabis legalization initiative, Amendment 3, since day one, even after – or should we say because former President Donald Trump endorsed it?...

As Americans head to the polls on November 5 to elect a new president, Floridians will also weigh in on cannabis legalization. Gov. Ron DeSantis has been leading the anti-marijuana charge in the months-long heated debate. The governor and the Republican Party of Florida have found a common bond...

As the Nov. 5 elections loom, the struggle between Floridians who want legal recreational cannabis enshrined in their constitution via Amendment 3 and those who don't has heated up to a near boiling point. With the state’s GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis leading the anti-marijuana charge on the one...

Florida is using millions of dollars in settlement money from opioid manufacturers and distributors to bankroll Governor Ron DeSantis's ongoing anti-cannabis campaign, according to state records. State law stipulates the opioid settlement trust fund is meant to "abate the opioid epidemic" and...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is in a high-stakes political battle against yet another political ally, Jeff Roe, over the ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana, known as Amendment 3. Roe, a well-known GOP operative, ran the super PAC supporting DeSantis' 2024 presidential bid. At...

With less than three weeks left before Election Day, Smart & Safe Florida, the campaign behind Florida’s marijuana legalization ballot, Amendment 3, has released a pair of new ads, including one that features clips of former President Donald Trump endorsing the cannabis reform proposal,...

As Florida gears up for a monumental vote in November 2024, Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational cannabis use, is gaining significant support from key voices. One who has just joined the chorus is Gordon Smith, the Sheriff of Bradford County, a region in North Central Florida with a...

A new poll shows Florida’s proposed cannabis legalization initiative, known as Amendment 3, is just shy of the 60% approval needed for passage. Opposition to the amendment, which will go before voters in the Nov. 5 elections, is intensifying. Well-funded groups like Keep Florida Clean and...

A political committee opposing Florida’s cannabis legalization measure has received a $500,000 donation from an organization reportedly linked to Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk's prior support of Gov. Ron DeSantis's primary presidential bid. The financial boost comes as the campaign...

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE:TRUL) (OTCQX:TCNNF) will hold a conference call on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at 8:30 am Eastern Time following the release of its third quarter 2024 financial results. The Florida-based medical cannabis giant said founder and CEO Kim Rivers and CFO Wes Getman will...

A new campaign ad supporting Florida’s Amendment 3, which aims to legalize recreational marijuana, features Republican Sen. Joe Gruters addressing critics of the measure.  Titled "Blowing Smoke," the ad counters claims from Governor Ron DeSantis, who opposes the amendment and has sparked...

As Florida's pivotal vote on recreational cannabis looms, investors are eyeing key opportunities in the market. The Viridian Credit Tracker ranks AYR Wellness (OTC:AYRWF) as a strong buy, with a compelling 20% yield driven by its significant presence in Florida's cannabis market. With the potential...

Cannabis Legalization Draws More Ad Dollars Than Presidential Race As the 2024 election season heats up, Florida’s presidential ad spending has taken a sharp decline, with cannabis legalization emerging as the dominant issue in the state.  According to media tracking firm AdImpact, just...