Recreational marijuana campaign raised more than $5M, spends more

Recreational marijuana campaign raised more than $5M, spends more

Recreational marijuana backers raised more than $5 million since the Florida Supreme Court authorized a constitutional amendment for the ballot.

Smart & Safe Florida, the group behind the petition effort for Amendment 3, reported almost $5.23 million in new donations in April and May, a period that coincides with the high court decision.

“We are proud to have expanded our industry support for Smart & Safe Florida,” said Steve Vancore, a spokesperson for Smart & Safe. “With a growing number of industry partners engaged in this effort and a new Fox News poll showing a large majority of Republicans, Democrats and independents support Amendment 3, it’s clear Floridians are more ready than ever t...

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