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Bankrolled by big donors, Florida ballot battle over medical marijuana heats up

Bankrolled by big donors, Florida ballot battle over medical marijuana heats up

TALLAHASSEE — Come Nov. 8, Florida could be the 26th state to legalize full-strength medical marijuana for patients with cancer, epilepsy and a host of other conditions.That gives supporters and opponents of Amendment 2 just five weeks to persuade voters.And they've started in earnest, pumping millions of dollars from wealthy donors into TV ads, mailings and recruiting big-name endorsers.


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Legalize medical marijuana in Florida

Legalize medical marijuana in Florida

A majority of Floridians have already spoken.Two years ago, nearly 58 percent of voters said doctors should be able to prescribe medical marijuana for people with certain conditions.But because 60 percent is needed to pass a state constitutional amendment, the measure died.