Gov. Ron DeSantis

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a new law, opening the doors for transactions using gold and silver in the state. This move is seen as a nod to the original “gold standard.” What Happened: DeSantis signed the bill, HB 999, into law, allowing Floridians to use gold and silver...

Florida's Department of Health announced plans to award 22 new medical cannabis licenses, a decision that could reshape the state's cannabis industry but is likely to face legal challenges. The announcement, posted Tuesday on the agency's website (via Tallahassee Democrat), comes more than 18...

Florida will be sending up to 1,000 members of the Florida National Guard and Florida State Guard to Texas to assist with the southern border, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday. DeSantis said the guard members will be deployed based on Texas' needs as the state deals with a wave of illegal...

Three sheriffs and a pastor walk into a café, not for a drink, but to forge an alliance with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and weigh in on Florida's cannabis reform. DeSantis, a Republican 2024 presidential candidate, appointed six new members to the Sunshine State's Drug Policy...

A game-changing initiative is being played out in Florida's legal sphere. Smart & Safe Florida, with substantial backing from Florida-based Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (OTCEM: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) and supporters including the Cato Institute and Medical Marijuana Business Association of Florida...

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has proposed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would eliminate cannabis testing for individuals wanting to enlist as a member or commissioned officer in the US armed forces. Gaetz says eliminating cannabis testing could help the military meet its...

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Monday night that removes fentanyl test strips from Florida’s list of prohibited drug paraphernalia, fulfilling a long-requested priority of public health officials and joining some 30 other states that have decriminalized the tests...

It is increasingly becoming clear that campaign debates in the lead-up to the US presidential election 2024 could feature crypto market regulation. Already, several leaders began speaking about the need for freedom to trade digital assets. While the common perception is that the US economy could...

Smart & Safe Florida political committee filed a measure this past summer proposing a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana. The proposal received enough signatures for the measure to be reviewed by the Florida Supreme Court and now seeks to be...

Known for its electric vehicles, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) also has a solar power division. Customers who bought solar roofs in Florida might be thanking the company after the lingering damage of Hurricane Ian. What Happened: Hurricane Ian hit landfall in Florida and has caused severe damage to the...