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Guest AuthorApril 13, 2015

Since June 2014 medical marijuana has been legal in Florida thanks to the Florida Legislature’s passage of Senate Bill 1030. Unfortunately Florida patients still wait for the law to become a reality in their medical treatment due to continuing delays in implementing the statute. Floridians suffering from debilitating conditions such as cancer, epilepsy, ALS, MS […]

Peter SchorschApril 8, 2015

John Morgan is a serious person. He certainly spent serious money trying to pass Amendment 2 in 2014. He sounds serious, sometimes even emphatic. And sometimes sounding serious is all one needs to get their friends and enemies to act the way they want them too. At least that’s what Morgan hopes. Elected officials pay […]

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. […]

Peter SchorschMarch 10, 2015

As the Tampa Bay Times reported late Monday, one of their own became the subject of a recurring Tallahassee story: the Tennessee Street DUI arrest. Michael Auslen, the youngest member of the Times‘ capitol bureau, was pulled over after officers were alerted to a speeding and swerving vehicle at about 11:15 p.m. this past Saturday. In an affidavit, Auslen admitted to drinking at a local […]

Peter SchorschMarch 10, 2015

As the Tampa Bay Times reported late Monday, one of their own became the subject of a recurring Tallahassee story: the Tennessee Street DUI arrest. Michael Auslen, the youngest member of the Times‘ capitol bureau, was pulled over after officers were alerted to a speeding and swerving vehicle at about 11:15 p.m. this past Saturday. In an affidavit, Auslen admitted to drinking at a local […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 4, 2015

With bills in both the Florida House and Senate having been filed this session to legalize marijuana for personal use, along with the continuing Charlotte’s Web debate, it seemed inevitable that someone would attempt a “medical necessity” defense for growing marijuana. What seemed less inevitable is that it worked. The Sun-Sentinel reports that a Broward County jury […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 27, 2015

With a super-majority in the House and a strong majority in the senate, Florida Republicans stand a pretty good chance of getting their way during this year’s Legislative Session. But that doesn’t mean progressive Democrats aren’t still riled up with messages for lawmakers. The group Progress Florida came together in Governor Rick Scott’s first term […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 27, 2015

With a super-majority in the House and a strong majority in the senate, Florida Republicans stand a pretty good chance of getting their way during this year’s Legislative Session. But that doesn’t mean progressive Democrats aren’t still riled up with messages for lawmakers. The group Progress Florida came together in Governor Rick Scott’s first term […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 27, 2015

In anticipation of the 2015 Legislative Session, FloridaPolitics.com is asking state lawmakers about their goals and priorities – and whether they support some controversial issues in the state.. Here are the responses from Brandon Representative Ross Spano: In one word, how would you describe your expectations for the Session? “Optimistic.” What’s a local issue you are making […]

Tag: Medical marijuana

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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

Tampa Bay Times' Michael Auslen faces DUI charge

Tampa Bay Times’ Michael Auslen faces DUI charge

Medical necessity defense succeeds in South Florida marijuana case

Previewing the 2015 Legislative Session with Progress Florida's Damien Flier

Previewing the 2015 Legislative Session with Progress Florida’s Damien Flier

Previewing the Legislative Session with Rep. Ross Spano

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