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Keith MorelliJune 16, 2016

The numbers in eight polls taken since January 2015 vary widely as to whether people of Florida support the legalization of medical marijuana. But the polls all agree that over 60 percent — the percentage needed to pass Amendment 2 in November’s general election — said they were ready to vote yes on the change […]

Phil AmmannJune 9, 2016

If Florida passes a constitutional amendment in November to legalize medical marijuana, opponents of the measure say the Sunshine State could soon be swamped with more pot shops than McDonald’s, 7-Eleven and Starbucks combined. That’s the message from a new video — titled “5,000” — produced by the Vote No on 2 campaign, which claims […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 27, 2016

The group opposing the medical marijuana constitutional amendment is ramping up its efforts. The VOTE NO on 2 campaign on Friday released the first in a series of advertisements aimed at setting the record straight about what Amendment 2 could mean for Floridians. The 60-second spot — dubbed “Three Things” — shows how California’s medical marijuana […]

Scott PowersMay 22, 2016

A solid 69 percent of Florida registered voters say they would support Amendment 2 on the November ballot, which would broadly legalize medical marijuana in Florida, according to a new poll by Gravis Marketing. The same poll also finds Floridians with mixed views on transgender restrooms, but not on locker rooms. The poll, taken last […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 11, 2016

Florida voters overwhelmingly support the 2016 medical marijuana constitutional amendment. A new Quinnipiac University poll found 80 percent of registered voters said they would vote for the medical marijuana ballot initiative. The survey found 16 percent of voters said they would vote against it. The initiative was supported by 71 percent of Republicans, 87 percent […]

Scott PowersMay 10, 2016

The Marijuana Business Conference & Expo in Orlando is more about business than pot. It’s where high-tech engineering for climate control gets introduced to cannabis growers. It’s where boutique banking and financial service operations troll for cannabis cash. It’s where packaging and marketing experts track down cannabis products in need of packaging. At the sixth […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 26, 2016

The marijuana industry continues to expand in Florida. Hoban & Feola, a national law firm specializing in cannabis and hemp business law, announced Tuesday it was adding an attorney in Florida. The firm has brought on David Kotler, a medical marijuana attorney based out of Boca Raton. “The addition of expert attorneys such as David […]

Scott PowersApril 22, 2016

The group that opposed and defeated the 2014 proposed medical marijuana constitutional amendment is preparing to raise money to try the same for this year’s initiative. The Drug-Free Florida Committee, a political action committee associated with St. Petersburg Republican financier and business executive Mel Sembler, will begin raising money shortly with hopes to do battle again […]

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 […]

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8 polls show voters ready to pass Florida medical marijuana amendment

New anti-pot video claims Amendment 2 allows ‘5,000’ marijuana shops in Florida

Medical marijuana opponents compare Florida proposal to California law in new ad

Medical marijuana measure winning solidly in new Gravis poll

Medical marijuana backed by 80% of Florida voters

Marijuana Business Conference: John Morgan brings the holy mission message

Boca Raton attorney David Kotler joins national law firm specializing in cannabis business law

Anti-medical marijuana campaign prepares to raise money

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

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