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Staff ReportsMay 27, 2016

A pair of groups pushing solar energy-related changes to the state constitution will collaborate on an effort to pass Amendment 4 on the August 2016 ballot. Florida for Solar, Inc., spearheaded by Sen. Jeff Brandes, and Floridians 4 Lower Energy Costs will combine forces in order to try to surpass the 60 percent threshold needed for […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 11, 2016

The political committee backing the effort to legalize medical marijuana raised more than $50,000 in April, bringing its 2016 haul to more than $280,000. State records show People United for Medical Marijuana raised $50,493 in April. The organization received more than 500 donations in the one-month fundraising period, hundreds of them donations of $50 or less. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 4, 2016

The Florida Democratic Party has endorsed the 2016 medical marijuana initiative. The state executive committee unanimously backed the resolution during Democratic County Chair Association retreat Saturday. The Florida Democratic Party unanimously supported the amendment in 2014. In the resolution approved Saturday, the state party said: “there are hundreds of thousands of Floridians suffering from debilitating […]

Associated PressMarch 9, 2016

Florida voters will be asked to vote on three constitutional amendments dealing with taxes. The Florida Legislature on Wednesday approved three amendments for the ballot. One of the amendments (HJR 1009) would grant a property tax break to any first responders disabled in the line of duty. Another one of the proposals (HJR 193) would exempt […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 1, 2016

A medical marijuana amendment has a good chance of passing this year, found a new Florida poll released Tuesday. According to the Public Policy Polling survey, 65 percent of registered voters said they support the medical marijuana constitutional amendment. The survey found 28 percent said they were opposed to it, while 7 percent of respondents […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 15, 2016

The Bradenton Herald editorial board has endorsed Amendment 2, the medical marijuana constitutional amendment; a reversal from the board’s 2014 position. In an editorial on Sunday, the Bradenton Herald editorial board wrote that it supports the 2016 initiative, which was the editorial said was “much improved with various clarifying revisions.” The editorial also criticized the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 11, 2016

The group backing the effort to legalize medical marijuana raised more than $100,000 in January, according to recently filed campaign finance reports. People United for Medical Marijuana raised $107,528 in January. The largest single donor during the one-month period was The Morgan Firm, which donated $72,634 to the organization. The Orlando firm is headed up […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 9, 2016

The push to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes received the backing of the Service Employees International Union of Florida. “The Use of Marijuana for Debilitating Medical Conditions ballot initiative is about compassion and quality of care for patients. There are hundreds of thousands of very sick Floridians who will find relief due to this comprehensive […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 2, 2016

Medical marijuana is officially on the 2016 ballot. On Tuesday, Secretary of State Ken Detzner certified the medical marijuana initiative as Amendment 2 on the 2016 ballot. “It’s official: Medical marijuana is back on the ballot as Amendment 2,” said John Morgan, chairman of United for Care, in an email to supporters Tuesday. “The revised […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 28, 2016

The group leading the charge to oppose the medical marijuana constitutional amendment is vowing to defeat it come November. In an email, Tre’ Evers, a spokesman for No on 2, said the organization will “once again get the truth out to Florida voters with a campaign to defeat this deceptive and dangerous amendment.” “This so-called […]

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Solar groups to unite in support of Amendment 4

Medical marijuana backers raise more than $50K in April

Florida Democratic Party state executive committee endorses medical marijuana amendment

Legislature sends 3 tax proposals to voters

65% of state’s voters like medical marijuana amendment, poll finds

Bradenton Herald endorses Amendment 2, scolds lawmakers for not taking action

Medical marijuana backers raise $107K in January

Medical marijuana initiative receives backing from service employees union

Medical marijuana officially on 2016 ballot

Email insights: “No on 2” officials confident Floridians will vote down medical pot in 2016