Most FL Gubernatorial Candidates Against Recreational Marijuana
Republican contenders oppose broader legalization after Smart & Safe Florida failed to gather nearly 880,000 verified signatures for the ballot.
- GOP gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds stated Tuesday he opposes recreational marijuana expansion, saying the current regulatory system around medicinal use is sufficient for Florida.
- Debate persists after nearly 56% of Floridians voted to legalize recreational use in 2024, falling short of the required 60% margin for passage.
- Democrat David Jolly told the Phoenix on Tuesday he pledges to implement any constitutional amendment receiving more than 50% of the vote, including recreational marijuana.
- Former House Speaker Paul Renner noted Wednesday he would campaign against recreational legalization, while CEO James Fishback cited concerns about public spaces in New York and other cities.
- Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has not clarified his stance on legalization, while the U.S. Department of Justice recently moved FDA-approved marijuana products to Schedule III, distinguishing medical from recreational use.
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Most FL Gubernatorial Candidates Against Recreational Marijuana
By Mitch Perry, The Florida Phoenix The issue of whether Florida should legalize recreational cannabis went away as a significant campaign issue earlier this year after Smart & Safe Florida, the organization behind an initiative to put it back before voters this November, fell short of the nearly 880,000 verified petition signatures required to qualify for the statewide ballot. That failure came a year-and-a-half after nearly 56% of Floridians v…
With Democrat David Jolly's Exception, All Gubernatorial Candidates Oppose Legalizing Recreational Pot
The GOP's Paul Renner, Byron Donalds and James Fishback all oppose legalizing recreational marijuana. Democrat David Jolly is one exception. He says the fact that a majority of Floridians voted to legalize cannabis in 2024 is why he supports making it legal. The post With Democrat David Jolly’s Exception, Most Gubernatorial Candidates Oppose Legalizing Recreational Pot appeared first on FlaglerLive.
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Florida Republican Governor Candidates Are United In Opposing Marijuana Legalization
“I do not support recreational marijuana. I think the current regulatory system around medicinal use is fine.” By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix The issue of whether Florida should legalize recreational cannabis went away as a significant campaign issue earlier this year after Smart & Safe Florida, the organization behind an initiative to put it back before voters this November, fell short of the nearly 880,000 verified petition signatures require…
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Most major FL gubernatorial candidates say state should never legalize recreational marijuana
While it’s not something voters will decide this year, Floridians might want to know where their candidates for statewide office stand on legal recreational marijuana. (Getty images)The issue of whether Florida should legalize recreational cannabis went away as a significant campaign issue earlier this year after Smart & Safe Florida, the organization behind an initiative to put it back before voters this November, fell short of the nearly 880,…
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