Cannabis stocks plunge after DeSantis, Griffin win Florida fight against weed legalization
Cannabis stocks plunged Wednesday after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and billionaire Ken Griffin successfully defeated a marijuana legalization measure on the ballot. Amendment 3 – which would have legalized the recreational use of marijuana in the state’s constitution – failed to receive the 60% support needed to pass under Florida law.
Florida Rejects Recreational Marijuana as Cannabis Stocks Plunge
A ballot measure to legalize recreational pot failed to reach the required 60 percent threshold for passage, and publicly listed companies' shares dropped after a major market was closed to them.
Cannabis Stocks Fall After Legalization Vote Fails in Florida
Cannabis stocks fell after initiatives to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida, North Dakota and South Dakota failed to receive enough votes. AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis, a popular exchange-traded fund tracking marijuana stocks,
Florida’s referendum to legalize recreational marijuana falls short in win for opponent Gov. Ron DeSantis
A push in Florida to legalize recreational marijuana is projected to fall short — in a win for Gov. Ron DeSantis who’s railed against the measure. Amendment 3 needed a 60% supermajority in order to become law.
Florida's adult-use marijuana initiative fails as Nebraska voters approve medical cannabis
Florida's effort to legalize adult-use marijuana failed to pass with a 60% super majority of votes needed. Voters in three other states will weigh in on the legalization of marijuana on Tuesday, as well.
Florida Rejects Marijuana Legalization as Voters Approve Voting Rights
Governor Ron DeSantis argued against marijuana legalization, claiming it would hamper tourism and leave a weed stench in the air.
Opinion | DeSantis is right: His quack surgeon general Ladapo would be perfect for Trump
Ladapo and RFK Jr. would make a great tag-team ushering back in a world of diphtheria, small pox, grippe, horrors and night ...
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DeSantis Teases Anti-Vax Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo for Trump Cabinet Post
Retweet if you’d like to see this man — Dr. Joseph Ladapo — serve as the Secretary of HHS in the new Trump administration. cc ...
1 of 2 Democratic prosecutors removed by DeSantis in Florida wins back old job
One of two Democratic state attorneys in Florida who Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis removed from office in what opponents say ...
Can DeSantis run for Florida governor again in 2026? What to know about term limits
DeSantis was first elected in 2018 and began his term in office on Jan. 8, 2019. He was re-elected by a landslide in 2022. He ...
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Democrats Need a Ron DeSantis
Democrats need their own DeSantis. They need a governor who is willing to wage open war against Trumpism in his or her state, ...
Prosecutor Previously Suspended By Ron DeSantis Wins Reelection Bid
Monique Worrell, a state’s attorney in Florida who last year was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), is projected to win her ...
Opinion
DeSantis breaks the rules to kill two amendments | Editorial
After threats, coercion and the misuse of state funds for a propaganda campaign, our state government delivered to Gov. DeSantis the victories he wanted over amendments 3 and 4.
'Temporary loss: abortion amendment backers vow to fight on; DeSantis declares victory
DeSantis and opponents to Amendment 4 argued the ballot measure's authors are "lying" to Floridians, and words used, like ...
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Thank You, Gov. DeSantis
EDITORIAL: Florida’s competent and courageous governor served as a decisive force in defense of the sanctity of life.
Florida Abortion Amendment Falls Short Following Aggressive Opposition by Ron DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis waged an unprecedented campaign to block Amendment 4, which needed 60 percent support to pass and would ...
Opinion
Voters made their voices clear: Florida is deep-red and DeSantis’ instincts were right | Opinion
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was not on the Tuesday ballot, but on the same night that Donald Trump swept Florida and Miami-Dade to win the White House, DeSantis consolidated his power in the state with ...