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Judge backs increased license fees for Florida medical marijuana operators
The judge says the fee ‘carries out to the letter’ a legislative mandate for how much it should cost operators
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New-to-Orlando dispensary Insa Cannabis offers gourmet-style edibles
Chef Julian Rose’s THC sweets have more in common with high-end chocolates and confectionery than the stereotypical skunky stoner spacecake
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Florida officials defend higher medical marijuana fees despite challenge
Sanctuary Cannabis, a medical-marijuana operator, filed an administrative challenge arguing the fee is ‘wholly without logic or reason’
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Florida Supreme Court questions state’s arguments against recreational pot amendment
Justices have until April 1 to decide whether the proposal — bankrolled by Trulieve — should go before voters in November 2024
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DeSantis thinks weed companies aren’t paying enough to conduct business in Florida
Medical-marijuana operator Sanctuary challenges the new $1.33 million license fee
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Trulieve spends another $500,000 to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida
Trulieve has contributed all but $124.58 of the money raised by the political committee Smart & Safe Florida, which is leading the initiative
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Florida Supreme Court to hear arguments on recreational marijuana initiative
The proposal has drawn opposition from Attorney General Ashley Moody
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Liquid diamonds finally come to market in Florida’s medical cannabis dispensaries
The clear liquid offers an exceptionally clean, smooth vapor that’s noticeably nicer to your lungs than ordinary vapes
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Late Black farmer’s family challenges court’s rejection of marijuana license
Family, partners argue officials were wrong to scrap his application because he died before the process was complete
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Appeals court backs ruling in Florida medical marijuana ordering case
Van Wyk and the appeals court sided with Leafly Holdings, Inc., an online site that challenged the department
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Ashley Moody says Trulieve wants a ‘monopolistic stranglehold’ on Florida’s recreational marijuana market
Trulieve has contributed all but a fraction of the nearly $40 million raised by the Smart & Safe Florida political committee
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Two Black farmers get licenses to grow and sell medical marijuana in Florida
State health officials accepted applications for the Black farmer license in March 2022, after years of delay
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Recreational marijuana supporters urge Florida Supreme Court to approve proposed amendment for 2024 ballot
Smart & Safe Florida, a political committee sponsoring the initiative, assailed arguments by Attorney General Ashley Moody aimed at keeping the proposal off the ballot
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Sunburn Cannabis releases piattella, an aged water hash, just in time for Dab Day
Happy 7/10 to those who celebrate!
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Florida’s attorney general says recreational marijuana amendment is ‘misleading to voters’
Trulieve spokesman Steve Vancore said the company disagrees with Moody’s analysis
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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs medical marijuana bill allowing telehealth renewals
The bill also could help Black farmers get valuable medical-marijuana licenses after years of delays
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Trulieve has spent more than $39 million to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida
That is all but $124.58 of the money raised by the committee
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Florida attorney general seeks to block recreational marijuana amendment from 2024 ballot
Moody wrote that she thinks ‘the proposed amendment fails to meet the requirements’ of part of state law
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Trulieve spends another $8 million to put recreational pot on Florida’s 2024 ballot
As of April 30, Trulieve had contributed $38.5 million to Smart & Safe Florida
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Florida bill could help Black farmers get medical-marijuana licenses after years-long effort
The bill now awaits a decision by Gov. Ron DeSantis