Amendment 3

It could strengthen the industry as it struggles to compete with hemp-based products sold at gas stations, CBD shops and online at a fraction of the cost.

Florida’s election will test whether the state maintains its new reputation as a Republican stronghold, as Democrats count on turnout for abortion rights and recreational marijuana ballot questions.

Critics of a recreational marijuana amendment on this year’s ballot in Florida are warning it will lead to more car crashes and traffic deaths on the state’s roads.

Each proposal needs a 60% supermajority to be approved and each has sparked intense statewide campaigns.

This election Florida voters will decide whether marijuana should be available to millions more, allowing anyone age 21 or older to get and use marijuana without a prescription.

In the past, Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers has tempered her public criticism of Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration, which regulates her business. But she called DeSantis' critiques on Amendment 3 “hogwash.”

Ron DeSantis held a rally in Naples on Tuesday, October 29, campaigning against amendments 3 and 4. His comments on Amendment 3, the legalization of recreational marijuana, call into question the honesty with which he is representing the amendment to his supporters.

This week, we draw from the "Our Changing State" podcast to prepare you for the November elections.

The cannabis company donated another $7.5 million to Smart and Safe Florida, while a Vote No on 3 commercial claims the measure was developed to benefit marijuana corporations.

Matthew Peddie, host of "Florida Matters" and the podcast "Our Changing State," speaks with WUSF reporter Sky Lebron about Amendment 3, which would legalize the use of recreational marijuana.

Ken Griffin, CEO of the firm Citadel, in an opinion piece in the Miami Herald, calls the proposed amendment “a terrible plan to create the nation’s most expansive and destructive marijuana laws.”

Rick Scott became wealthy as a lawyer and health care industry executive before entering politics. Now running for reelection, he lamented that his brother had a “tough life” and says it all began with marijuana.