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All Eyes on Florida Legislature as Gov. DeSantis Says Voters Have Spoken on Smoking Medical Marijuana, Now it’s Time to Listen

Eric HoppesJanuary 25, 2019

Last week Governor Ron DeSantis, surrounded by a number of high-profile cannabis influencers, announced that if legislation surrounding Amendment 2 does not change by mid-March he would take action himself. The State of Florida, under the di... Read More...

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Michigan Businesses Begin ‘Gifting’ Cannabis While Population Awaits the Arrival of Legal Dispensaries

Eric HoppesJanuary 16, 2019

Recreational, or adult use, cannabis was just legalized in Michigan, but one hurdle stands in the way of voters trying to access their newly passed privilege. Similar to the struggles seen in Massachusetts, the immediacy of legalization means marijua... Read More...

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Marijuana Arrests Reach an All-Time High in Miami-Dade County as Police Round Out 2018 with a Record Number of Cannabis Related Incidents

Eric HoppesJanuary 15, 2019

2018 was a busy year for Miami Police as marijuana possession arrests, even those for small amounts, were more prevalent than the past two years. Even though Miami passed legislation decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of cannabis, needin... Read More...

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Regulation Questions Abound As Florida Doctor Recommends Over 29 Billion Grams of Medical Marijuana, Exposing Gaps in Legislation

Eric HoppesJanuary 10, 2019

An enormous medical marijuana recommendation in Broward County raises eyebrows and concerns over gaps in legislative vocabulary. One doctor approved over 65 million pounds between his 235 patients, accounting for roughly 77 percent of the State’s re... Read More...

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Up in Smoke? The Decision to Allow Smokable Marijuana Still in Limbo as Floridians Wait for Results of Crucial Appeal

Eric HoppesJanuary 9, 2019

All signs pointed to new Florida Governor Ron DeSantis withdrawing the State’s appeal on allowing smokable marijuana yesterday after his inauguration, but the highly contested decision is still on hold. The appeal came after Tallahassee Circuit Cour... Read More...

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Florida’s Fight For Recreational Cannabis Starts Now with Two Court Appeals Eyeing Expansion

Eric HoppesJanuary 8, 2019

Today marks an important date in Florida’s fight for Recreational Cannabis. Governor-elect Ron DeSantis is set to swear-in today, and his docket is already loaded with Cannabis legislation. There are two important appeals that may have a huge impact... Read More...

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United States Has Officially Legalized Hemp

Canna ChronicleDecember 20, 2018

The era of hemp prohibition is over. Hemp is now permanently removed from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). It is forever deemed an agricultural commodity, no longer mistaken as a controlled substance, like marijuana. Today, President Don... Read More...

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Rick Scott Appeals Ruling Striking Down Medical Marijuana Licensing Process

Amy DavidsonOctober 23, 2018

On Friday, with just a few hours to spare until deadline, Governor Rick Scott through his administration, filed a notice to appeal a Tallahassee judge’s order that rejected a 2017 medical marijuana law as unconstitutional. “The governor has direct... Read More...

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Being On The Wrong Side Of Scott’s Medical Marijuana Smoking Ban Could Cost Florida GOP Candidates The Election

Canna ChronicleOctober 1, 2018

Republicans in the race to succeed Gov. Rick Scott, and those clinging onto Florida Cabinet seats, are all backing the governor’s decision to go up against medical marijuana patients in court. Timing is often crucial and this comes on the eve electio... Read More...

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Elon Musk Smokes Marijuana With Joe Rogan

Canna ChronicleSeptember 7, 2018

Elon Musk smoked cannabis during a taping of Joe Rogan’s podcast on Thursday. “It’s legal, right?” Musk asked. Last month, Elon Musk made headlines by tweeting that he was considering taking Tesla private at a price of $420 per share. Am... Read More...

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Florida Govoner DeSantis Approves New Medical Cannabis Licenses for 8 Nurseries

Florida Subcommittee Passes Proposal Capping THC to 10% and Further Restricting the State’s Marijuana Industry

Florida Welcomes the Largest Marijuana Culture Festival as Dab Day Hits the Streets of Miami for 4/20

Florida Doctors Gouge Patients for the Privilege of Smoking Medical Marijuana

Florida’s Largest Marijuana Distributor Trulieve Becomes the First Treatment Center to Make a Legal Smokable Marijuana Sale

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Officially Ends The Ban on Smokable Medical Marijuana

Suffering Veterans Getting the Help They Need in Statewide Tour Aimed at Restoring Quality of Life and Educating Potential Patients About the Healing Capabilities of Cannabis

Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith Files Monumental Legislation Vying to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol in Florida

Florida Medical Cannabis Conference Draws Record Crowds at World Center Marriott in Orlando Making Waves in Florida’s Cannabis Industry