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Robert Platshorn Raising Money To Educate Seniors About Cannabis
10 years ago

Robert Platshorn Raising Money To Educate Seniors About Cannabis

Robert Platshorn will be holding a fundraiser on September 11th to raise money for the Silver Tour, a live event to educate senior citizens about the benefits of medical …
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Who is Behind the No On 2 Campaign? Part 1: Billionaire Sheldon Adelson
10 years ago

Who is Behind the No On 2 Campaign? Part 1: Billionaire Sheldon Adelson

Sheldon Adelson, casino magnate and the 10th richest man in the world, according to Forbes, remains the single biggest donor opposing Amendment 2. In June Adelson donated $2.5 million to …
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Florida Medical Association Passes Resolution Opposing Medical Cannabis
10 years ago

Florida Medical Association Passes Resolution Opposing Medical Cannabis

The Florida Medical Association’s House of Delegates recently voted on a resolution that restated their opposition to medical cannabis, and declared their opposition to Amendment 2. Resolution 14-301 was unanimously …
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Charlotte’s Web Medical Hemp Act Faces Uphill Battle in Congress
10 years ago

Charlotte’s Web Medical Hemp Act Faces Uphill Battle in Congress

US Representative Scott Perry’s (R-PA 4) newly introduced HR 5226, the Charlotte’s Web Medical Hemp Act of 2014, only has a 3% chance of passing according to the website GovTrack.us. …
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PA Congressman Introduces Bill To Legalize Medical Hemp and CBD at Federal Level
10 years ago

PA Congressman Introduces Bill To Legalize Medical Hemp and CBD at Federal Level

Congressman Scott Perry, a Repubican representing Pennsylvania’s 4th District in the United States House of Representatives, has introduced H.R. 5226, the “Charlotte’s Web Medical Hemp Act of 2014,”a bill to …
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Legislative Panel Questions Proposed Pot Rule

By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, September 3, 2014……….A legislative panel that plays a key role in overseeing state agencies has joined the chorus of …
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Delray Beach Considering Delaying Implementation of SB 1030 and Amendment 2

Ordinance 23-14 is now being considered by the City Commission of Delray Beach, and if enacted, the new ordinance would amend the Land Development Regulations, establishing a 6 month building …
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Libertarian Attorney General Candidate Campaigning for Cannabis

Bill Wohlsifer is the Libertarian Party of Florida’s candidate for state Attorney General. Wohlsifer, a former Republican who joined the Libertarian Party after Ron Paul conceded the 2012 Republican presidential …
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No Low-THC Medical Cannabis Dispensaries for Northwest Florida?
10 years ago

No Low-THC Medical Cannabis Dispensaries for Northwest Florida?

The entire region of Northwest Florida may have trouble getting a nursery to grow, process, and distribute low-THC medical cannabis, because of a last minute amendment that …
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Florida’s Low-THC Cannabis Program Faces Hurdles: No Legal Seed Source in Sight
10 years ago

Florida’s Low-THC Cannabis Program Faces Hurdles: No Legal Seed Source in Sight

Another problem that will plague not just any universities which would try to research cultivation of low-THC cannabis, but also the 5 nurseries the Department of Health will select to …
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