A recent poll shows that 66% of Florida voters support the marijuana legalization measure on the November ballot, with majorities of Democrats, Republicans, and independents in favor, while 32% oppose it. The measure has more support than Governor Ron DeSantis, who is actively campaigning against it. On June 7, DeSantis vetoed a bill that would have restricted the sale of delta-8 and other hemp products, a decision seen as a lifeline to the hemp industry. Sources suggest that DeSantis hopes the hemp industry will help fund his campaign against the marijuana legalization initiative. Republican Senator Rick Scott has also voiced his opposition to the legalization measure, citing his brother's long history of addiction as a deeply personal reason for his stance. GOP Rep. Brian Mast predicts that Florida voters will approve the marijuana legalization initiative, though he is less optimistic about federal cannabis reform before the election. The veto was reiterated on June 10.
DeSantis terminates hemp regulation bill "Would, in fact, impose debilitating regulatory burdens on small businesses and almost certainly fail to achieve its purposes." https://t.co/V2g4tPKfuc
NEW: Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoes hemp restriction legislation, arguing it unnecessarily harms small business https://t.co/V2g4tPKfuc
GOP Rep. Brian Mast predicts Florida voters will approve a marijuana legalization initiative on the November ballot—though he's less optimistic about the prospects for achieving federal reform, including cannabis banking legislation, ahead of the election. https://t.co/9QM4INvtDE https://t.co/YZPpT5eGF5
DeSantis Vetoes Bill That Would Regulate Intoxicating Hemp In Lifeline To Industry As He Bashes Cannabis Legalization Amendment https://t.co/jVtsKdWsrZ
Florida Marijuana Legalization Ballot Measure Has More Support Than DeSantis, Who Is Campaigning Against It, Poll Shows https://t.co/GkynPNQE8p
Sen. Rick Scott of Florida says he’ll vote in November against a ballot amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in his state — a deeply personal decision based on his brother’s long history of addiction. https://t.co/S3yunD8B2A
Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered a victory to potential pot competitors by vetoing a measure that would have severely restricted the sales and production of euphoria-inducing hemp-based products. https://t.co/wfWFsOITnN
Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida says he'll be voting in November against a ballot amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in his state. He explains why this decision is a deeply personal one https://t.co/fsViWIpRyg
BREAKING: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill to restrict intoxicating hemp products. Sources close to the governor have said he's hoping the hemp industry will help fund a campaign to defeat the marijuana legalization initiative on the November ballot https://t.co/KlDCDqVhaH https://t.co/F3OkYdBk6B
DeSantis vetoes legislation to ban sale of delta-8 and other hemp products https://t.co/eZzT0YAODC
NEW POLL: Florida voters support the marijuana legalization measure on the November ballot, 66%-32% percent—with majorities of Dems, GOP & independents on board ALSO: The measure has more support than Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), who is campaigning against it https://t.co/zUxMBubb9q https://t.co/F4WBFYNNUw