Florida GOP Lawmaker Files Bill To Ban Public Marijuana Smoking As Campaign Works To Put Legalization On 2026 Ballot
A pro-legalization Florida lawmaker has filed a bill to amend state law to codify that the public use of marijuana is prohibited. Rep. Alex Andrade (R)—who has voiced support for removing cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and earned an “A” grade from NORML—introduced the public smoking and vaping legislation on Thursday. Under […]
New Maine Ballot Initiative Would Roll Back Marijuana Legalization Law Approved By Voters
There’s another effort brewing to undermine a state voter-approved marijuana law—this time in Maine, where a citizen initiative backed by GOP operatives has been submitted in hopes of rolling back the commercial adult-use market. Almost 10 years after Maine voters passed a recreational legalization measure at the ballot, a group of voters—including a Republican state […]
Florida Marijuana Legalization Campaign Sues State Over ‘Nonsensical’ Delay In Ballot Initiative Review
A Florida campaign working to put a marijuana legalization initiative on the 2026 ballot has filed a lawsuit with the state Supreme Court, alleging that officials are violating election laws by stalling a required review process for the measure without justification. Smart & Safe Florida filed a petition for writ of mandamus in the Supreme […]
Florida Marijuana Legalization Campaign Sues State Over Alleged ‘Unlawful’ Attempt To Invalidate 200,000 Signatures For 2026 Ballot Initiative
A Florida campaign that’s working to put a marijuana legalization initiative on the 2026 ballot is suing the state for allegedly taking “unlawful” steps to force the invalidation of about 200,000 voter signatures it has submitted. Smart & Safe Florida filed the lawsuit against Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Leon County Supervisor of Elections […]