Hearing kicks off in battle over Florida medical marijuana licenses

The hearing comes nearly a year after health regulators announced intent to award licenses to 22 of dozens of applicants

The hearing comes nearly a year after health regulators announced intent to award medical-marijuana licenses to 22 of dozens of applicants.

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

State health officials accepted applications for the Black farmer license in March 2022, after years of delay

The bill now awaits a decision by Gov. Ron DeSantis

The bill also could help Black farmers get medical-marijuana licenses after years of delays

The long-awaited move was announced Friday by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration