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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 23, 2016

A Senate bill that could expand medical marijuana in Florida was temporary postponed Tuesday. The proposal (SB 460) adds medical marijuana to the state’s Right to Try Act. Under the proposal, sponsored by Sen. Rob Bradley, a Fleming Island Republican, eligible patients would be able to purchase and possess marijuana for medicinal purposes. Lawmakers had […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 19, 2016

The Florida Senate will consider expanding medical marijuana options to the terminally ill. The Senate is scheduled to discuss Tuesday a bill (SB 460) by Sen. Rob Bradley, a Fleming Island Republican, that adds medical cannabis to the state’s Right to Try Act. Under the proposal, eligible patients and their legal representatives would be able […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 19, 2016

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Susan Driscoll understands why Floridians are upset. It has been years since the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act was signed into law, but progress has been slow going. There have been lawsuits and administrative challenges; lawmakers have complained about the implementation; and patients still can’t get the medicine they need. “It’s frustrating,” said Driscoll, president […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 17, 2016

More Floridians could have access to medical marijuana under a proposal that cleared a House panel this week. The House Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday voted 17-0 to approve a proposal that expands the 2015 Right to Try Act to include cannabis. The committee combined two proposals — HB 307 sponsored by Rep. […]

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 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 8, 2016

A state House panel approved an expansion of the state’s Right to Try Act, but stripped a provision from the bill (HB 307) that would have increased the number of medical marijuana dispensing organizations. The state House health care appropriations subcommittee voted 9-2 to approve the measure, sponsored by Reps. Matt Gaetz and Katie Edwards. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 4, 2016

A push to expand Florida’s Right to Try Act to include cannabis is moving through the Florida Senate. The Senate fiscal policy committee on Thursday approved a bill (SB 460), sponsored by Sen. Rob Bradley, that would include medical marijuana that is sold and manufactured by an approved dispensary in the state’s Right to Try […]

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 […]

Scott PowersFebruary 2, 2016

A bill that would tighten safety and security measures for the production of medical marijuana plus limit the medical specialties of the doctors allowed to prescribe it was approved Tuesday by a House subcommittee. The Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee voted 12-0, with no one voicing opposition, to move House Bill 1313 forward. The bill would […]

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Medical marijuana initiative receives backing from service employees union

House panel OKs proposal adding medical marijuana to Right to Try Act

Bill to add medical marijuana to Right to Try Act heads to Senate floor

Medical marijuana officially on 2016 ballot

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