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James CallMarch 13, 2015

I was all prepared to begin this week’s column telling you how cool and smooth I think John Armstrong is. I’ve taken some shots at the Secretary of Health over his handling of developing rules to implement the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014. The process places us in an adversarial relationship and the Scott administration communication strategy makes it a […]

James CallMarch 13, 2015

“The latest challenge is probably the last straw for many in the legislature,” said Sen. Rob Bradley, sponsor of the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014. “I expect the Regulated Industries Committee will have a serious discussion very soon about what we need to get this substance in the hands of suffering families” A regulatory structure […]

James CallMarch 13, 2015

“The latest challenge is probably the last straw for many in the legislature,” said Sen. Rob Bradley, sponsor of the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014. “I expect the Regulated Industries Committee will have a serious discussion very soon about what we need to get this substance in the hands of suffering families” A regulatory structure […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorMarch 13, 2015

Another challenge has cropped up in the attempt to bring a non-euphoric strain of medical marijuana to people suffering from chronic seizures. The state approved Charlotte’s Web for use in epileptic patients, including children, last year, but the medicine is still not available as a committee grapples with rules regulating its cultivations, distribution and use. […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorMarch 13, 2015

Another challenge has cropped up in the attempt to bring a non-euphoric strain of medical marijuana to people suffering from chronic seizures. The state approved Charlotte’s Web for use in epileptic patients, including children, last year, but the medicine is still not available as a committee grapples with rules regulating its cultivations, distribution and use. […]

James CallMarch 12, 2015

The mother of a 4-year-old afflicted with an inoperable brain tumor has challenged the proposed rule for the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014. Moriah Barnhart’s Jacksonville attorney filed the paperwork Wednesday with the Division of Administration Hearings. Ian Christensen attacked, among other things, the makeup of a negotiated rule-making panel DOH had assembled in an attempt to reach […]

James CallMarch 8, 2015

This week politics at the state Capitol will be about money and a search for clarity. Legislators will get a better view of the hill they need to climb in building a state budget for the year beginning July 1. The Revenue Estimating Conference meets Tuesday and will count up how much tax money the […]

James CallFebruary 25, 2015

Florida nursery owners and investors are gaining a better understanding of a regulatory structure for a medicinal marijuana industry. The Office of Compassionate Use posted several documents Tuesday created by a proposed rule for the state’s Charlotte Web law. “Have you seen the application? My it’s a killer,” grower Kerry Herndon said with a laugh […]

James CallFebruary 25, 2015

Florida nursery owners and investors are gaining a better understanding of a regulatory structure for a medicinal marijuana industry. The Office of Compassionate Use posted several documents Tuesday created by a proposed rule for the state’s Charlotte Web law. “Have you seen the application? My it’s a killer,” grower Kerry Herndon said with a laugh […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 24, 2015

A lot of times what one sees at the state Capitol depends on one’s point of view. A spectator’s voter registration card can very well indicate whether he’s watching a war on public education or an attempt to improve students’ learning gains. It’s a bit like the adage about a glass of water. Every now […]

Tag: Charlotte’s Web

The week that was in Florida politics — March 13, 2015

Charlotte’s Web struggles to finish line as Rob Bradley’ vows to help

Charlotte's Web struggles to finish line as Rob Bradley’ vows to help

Family behind Charlotte's Web in Florida responds to the law's latest challenge

Family behind Charlotte’s Web in Florida responds to the law’s latest challenge

Another Charlotte’s Web rule challenge arises, on behalf of sick child

Capitol Preview: Money, press skits and the search for clarity

Growers react to Charlotte's Web "killer" app

Growers react to Charlotte’s Web “killer” app

Veteran lobbyist Ron Watson offers perspective in advance of 2015 legislative session