North Carolina. This state went from super majority, veto proof, GOP state houses, to Democrat majority in both houses.
Not sure if that's good or bad for everything else, EXCEPT for cannabis legalization.
The GOP state senate has been the thorn to advancing anything up until now.
Medical or straight to adult use? AU? I'm saying AU. Hey, a guy can dream.
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Thoughts? Seems like the increased fee is the biggy here.
Won't this result in fewer choices as smaller players have difficulty paying this new fee?
DeSantis, the guy who lied about monopolies, creating monopolies, by squeezing out smaller players.
Of course Trulieve, Curaleaf, etc will benefit.
politico.com/news/2026/09/04…
Pretty sure this behind a paywall, but if you have a WSJ sub, some of these comments are hilarious, and quite accurate.
wsj.com/lifestyle/senior-cit…
For example,
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You and @madras_bertha are seriously butt hurt that the DEA and the ALJ basically laughed at EVERY ONE of you arguments when you were both given the chance to advocate your position.
Time to regroup.
Bertha, retire and take a gummy, and see just why seniors, even those at your advanced age, are giving up that nightly glass (or two) of Chardonnay for something healthier and more fun.
Kevin, dude, you are just a lost cause.
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*Perfect is the enemy of the good".
You're a douche bag.
Ties Trump's hands? Bullshit.
This evening I voted against The Ukraine Support Act. While I am supportive of lethal aid so the Ukrainian people can defend themselves and put an end to this war, this legislation ties President Trump’s hands in navigating the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. More importantly it does not account for the current state of play in the conflict as it was introduced over a year ago. The failure to bring this up through regular order, prevented the House from being able to amend and debate the bill. The bottom line: no one is winning this war and no side is in a more advantageous position than they were 5 years ago when this began. Ukrainians need access to the tools to defend their country and this bill does not do that.
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1) Why no full panel COAs?
2) Do you know where the flower was grown, or by whom?
Of course you don't. I guess that answers Question 1.
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Just wondering what Republicans think of this twist.
Temporarily moderating for the mid terms? Or tacitly admitting it was a mistake all along?
floridaphoenix.com/2026/03/1…
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Serious question. Since little to no enforcement was done last year for FDACS 5K-4.034, Rule 4E, how much money is in the budget this year to enforce this rule?
4(e) Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption shall not contain a Total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of more than 0.3%.
Even the fake COAs that virtually every vape/shop smoke include with their hemp THCa flower products ALL show a Total THC greater than 0.3%.
And why not start with the big players? Easy pickings, right? Don't even need to test it. Just trust the fake COAs.
What are they gonna say? "No, our COAs are fake!"
I think there is much higher chance of a 2026 adult use ballot initiative reaching 60% than A3 in 2024 since most of the issues used against it are addressed in the new language.
But therein lies the much bigger risk this time around. Florida Supreme Court review.
Canady (a yes in 2024) has retired. Almost certainly the DeSantis picked replacement will be a NO. So, the 5-2 margin from last time could just be 4-3.
Maybe only one mind to change, but not more than two.
And the new language appears that it can be attacked on both "misleading" and "single subject grounds". At least according to every AI I ask, no matter how I ask.
I hope @rivers_kim knows what she's doing this time.
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Great question. @GovRonDeSantis, @WiltonSimpson please chime in why Florida's Intoxicating hemp market remains the dumping ground for illicit Chinese cartel marijuana masquerading as hemp THCa flower.
Your own FDACS rule ban consumable hemp with a TOTAL THC of greater than 0.3%. Enforcing this rule would shut down this market. Why isn't it enforced? Maybe something to do with this...
marijuanamoment.net/desantis…
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Back in March of this year, Florida FDACS finalized new hemp regulations, including rule 5K-4.034. Details are here.
flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.a…
This rule includes section 4e.
(e) Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption shall not contain a Total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of more than 0.3%.
This one statement BANS hemp THCa flower sales.
Other parts of this rule includes very strict pesticide, heavy metal, solvent limits etc, virtually identical to state legal markets.
Frankly, it's a GREAT set of rules.
The GIANT question I have is why aren't they being enforced? Why are the vast majority of vape/smoke shops still selling THCa flower?
Why wasn't the initial enforcement action targeted straight at the top, you know, chop off the head. Arguably the highest visibility retailer in the state, @ChronicGuruX?
Seems that name, and it's highly visible owner are getting some special treatment. Why might that be?
@GovRonDeSantis
@WiltonSimpson
@TheDankInformer
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BrianG retweeted
Seriously? 280E isn't a secret. It was never a secret. It is today and always has been a tax penalty. A SEVERE tax penalty to ALL cannabis companies in every state, large and small. And not just for adult use (rec), but, medical as well.
And here, I'll make it easy for you. This isn't even accurate.
"Cannabis reclassification could end dispensaries' financial exile"
This is accurate.
Cannabis reclassification WILL end dispensaries' financial exile.
I'm guessing even your overlord @GovRonDeSantis is happy about rescheduling.
And I'm guessing he is also VERY, VERY HAPPY that the Trump administration bailed him out of having to enforce his unenforceable Intoxicating Hemp "pretend regulations" at the 8000 or so vape/smoke shops and gas stations selling tainted cannabis, THCp gummies, and HHC vapes sourced from .... no one actually knows. Although we are beginning to learn that much of what's sold in these Florida retail outlets is from Chinese cartel illicit grows in Oklahoma. But, yeah, keep knocking "big weed" for having seed to sale tracking and selling clean products to consumers that want it, at about 700 (not 8000) total locations in Florida.
How timely? @SangerEatbabies or @GovRonDeSantis care to weigh in?
Bipartisan Majority Of Americans Support Rescheduling Marijuana And Say It Has Medical Value, New Poll Finds After Trump Takes Action: Most U.S. adults also back fully legalizing cannabis, the survey shows—but Republicans are split on that issue.
marijuanamoment.net/bipartis…
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