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DeSantis Targets 'One Big Weed Company' Funding Florida's Legalization Campaign, Citing 'Corporate Interests'
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 3:04pm | 985As Florida prepares for a critical vote on recreational cannabis legalization this November, Governor Ron DeSantis is intensifying his campaign against Amendment 3, this time challenging cannabis giant Trulieve (OTC:TCNNF) (CSE:TRUL). In an effort to counter what the polls show as a majority of...
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What Trump Learned About Marijuana That DeSantis Did Not And Why The GOP Might Become Weed-Friendly
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 11:35am | 696As the 2024 election approaches, the rivalry between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis highlights a growing ideological split within the Republican Party. Trump’s recent endorsement of Florida’s cannabis legalization measure signals a pragmatic shift to align with changing voter priorities...
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Ron DeSantis Says Florida Supreme Court Should 'Not Have Allowed' Cannabis Legalization Initiative On Ballot
Thursday, July 25, 2024 - 12:42pm | 762Gov. Ron DeSantis told a Florida Sheriffs' Association conference on Tuesday that the state's cannabis legalization initiative, known as Amendment 3, is more sweeping than what the ballot summary indicates and the courts should have kept it off the ballot. "When you read the summary, it ...
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Libertarians Back Florida Cannabis Legalization, $5M From Hemp Execs To GOP: Green Waves In Red States
Monday, July 15, 2024 - 10:19pm | 579A recent report by Beacon Securities, on the cannabis industry in Florida provides insights into campaign donations, political endorsements, market competition, and financial forecasts. Libertarian Endorsement According to the report the Libertarian Party of Florida has formally endorsed the adult-...
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DeSantis Expected To Veto Florida Hemp Bill To Rally Opposition Against November Marijuana Legalization Vote
Friday, May 31, 2024 - 11:50am | 553Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to make a significant, yet controversial decision affecting Florida’s cannabis and industries. While the governor opposes the upcoming ballot initiative to legalize marijuana, known as Amendment 3, he's expected to veto a senate bill that would regulate and...
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Trump Vs. Haley: Former President's Lead Shrinks In 2024 Election Poll
Thursday, February 8, 2024 - 10:59pm | 618Former President Donald Trump has posted a big lead in the race to secure the GOP nomination ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Here's a look at the latest. What Happened: After the race for the GOP nomination for the 2024 presidential election began with more than 10 candidates, the race is...
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Iowa's Icy Caucus Night: Trump Front-Runner In High-Stakes Republican Race
Monday, January 15, 2024 - 4:14pm | 1206Monday night’s caucuses in Iowa mark the kick-off of the Republican nominating process, with voters participating after extensive campaigning. Key figures include former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, all...
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Coinbase CEO Says Biden Administration 'Really Terrible For Crypto' — Pledges $1M Donation To Super Crypto PAC
Friday, September 22, 2023 - 12:58am | 774Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong on Wednesday expressed his dissatisfaction with the Joe Biden Administration’s approach towards cryptocurrency. What Happened: Speaking at Messari’s Mainnet 2023, Armstrong said that the Biden administration has been “really terrible for crypto...
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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Says Will Take Salary In Bitcoin If Elected President — Slams Ron DeSantis Over Only Anti-CBDC Stance
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 12:54am | 582Presidential candidate Francis Suarez, who is also a Mayor of Miami, said he would be open to accepting Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as part of his salary if elected as President. What Happened: During a podcast interview with The Block, Suarez stated, “I would potentially even take my salary...
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EXPLAINED: Why Trump-Challenger Ron DeSantis Hates CBDCs So Much
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 - 8:03am | 594Florida Governor and U.S. Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis expressed staunch opposition to the implementation of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the United States. What Happened: In a statement last week at the Family Leadership Summit in Iowa DeSantis said, “If I am the...
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Ron DeSantis Tells Musk That Biden Will 'Probably End Up Killing' Bitcoin If Reelected
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 - 11:29pm | 459Florida Governor Ron DeSantis joined Elon Musk on a Twitter Spaces Wednesday night, where he announced that he is running for president. What Happened: DeSantis in a virtual conversation moderated by entrepreneur David Sacks also spoke on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the digital dollar, and even a...