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A lawsuit filed Friday challenges the constitutionality of part of a new state law that requires a coveted medical-marijuana license to go to a black farmer.
Read More »Marijuana Law Challenged Over Black Farmer License
Morgan Challenges Medical Marijuana Smoking Ban
Orlando trial lawyer John Morgan on Thursday followed through on threats to sue the state over a smoking ban included in a new law carrying out a constitutional amendment that broadly legalized medical marijuana.
Read More »Lawmakers Poised To Pass Marijuana Compromise
House and Senate leaders might be divided on issues that forced them to return to the Capitol this week, but they’re in agreement about pot. Legislation to carry out a voter-approved constitutional amendment broadly legalizing medical marijuana is on the fast track, after Gov. Rick Scott added the issue to …
Read More »Special Legislative Session To Include Medical Marijuana
Florida legislative leaders have struck a deal about carrying out a voter-approved constitutional amendment that broadly legalized medical marijuana for patients with debilitating illnesses.
Read More »Health Officials Move Ahead With Pot Process
After state lawmakers failed to act, health officials on Thursday laid out a framework for adopting regulations required by a voter-approved constitutional amendment that could make Florida one of the nation's largest medical-marijuana markets.
Read More »U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho Explains His Vote For American Health Care Act
According to the Florida Department of Health, Yoho’s district consists of nearly 500,000 Medicaid recipients who could see a reduction or loss of coverage.
Read More »Cannabis Compromise Won’t Allow Smoking
Florida patients may be able to vape or munch on medical-marijuana products but they almost certainly won't be allowed to light up joints or take bong hits, under a compromise being worked on by House and Senate leaders.
Read More »Florida Looks For Answers On Opioid Epidemic
Facing pressure to address drug overdoses across Florida, Gov. Rick Scott and Attorney General Pam Bondi rolled out plans Tuesday for a series of workshops and gave support for legislation focused on opioids and drug abuse
Read More »Senate Looks To Add Medical Marijuana Licenses
The Senate Health Policy Committee voted unanimously to approve the measure SB 406 that would revamp Florida's medical-marijuana laws Monday.
Read More »House Moves Forward On Medical Marijuana
The House Health Quality Subcommittee approved HB 1397 Tuesday, a controversial proposal that has been criticized by supporters of Amendment 2.
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