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Florida Cannabis Legalization Amendment Ads Hit Airwaves

Briefly: Smart and Safe Florida, the group behind Florida's ballot measure to legalize marijuana for recreational use, is hitting the TV screens and airwaves.

Back Up: On April 1, the Florida Supreme Court approved the recreational marijuana constitutional amendment, known as Amendment 3, for which voters will decide in the November 2024 election.

What Now: The group is airing four campaign ads across the Sunshine State. Costing more than $5 million, the ads aim to bring attention to Florida's upcoming November election and Amendment 3.

What Next: The ads aim to support the proposal which has to be approved by at least 60% of the voters in November 2024.

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They have generated over 20X growth in share price for early shareholders, with significant upside remaining as they just launched in over 100 Best Buy stores.

Retail distribution was the main driver behind the acquisitions of both Ring and Nest, and their exclusive deal with Best Buy puts them in pole position to dominate this burgeoning industry.

Secure your stake before the offer closes.

ZINGERS

Schwazze's Q1 2024 Financial Results: Takes A Hit In Colorado, Overall Cannabis Sales Up By 9%

Canadian Marijuana Company Rubicon Organics Reports Flat Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA Loss, Provides Positive Outlook

U.S. Cannabis Edibles Brand Enters Japanese CBD Market, KANHA Launches New Wellness Lines In Land Of The Rising Sun

Delta 9 Cannabis' Q1 Revenue Drops Slightly YoY, Gross Profit Grows 10%

California Cannabis Company Gold Flora Reports 150% YoY Increase In Q1 Gross Profit, Trims Loss Sequentially

ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD

Willie Nelson Is Publishing His First-Ever Cannabis Cookbook

Briefly: Willie Nelson and his wife Annie are releasing a new weed-centric cookbook just in time for the holiday season.

So Basically: Out in mid-November, Willie and Annie Nelson's Cannabis Cookbook combines the country music icon's love of marijuana and storytelling with Annie's passion for home-cooked meals.

So Then: Nelson’s first cookbook will highlight recipes from his favorite meals over the decades, from munchies consumed on nationwide tours to family dinners cooked at the Nelsons' Spicewood ranch, all served with a spicy story about each of the dishes.

So What? In addition to comfort food such as buffalo wings, chocolate cake and fried chicken, there is an additional chapter providing a full suite of cannabis-infused base ingredients such as cannabutter, finishing oil, simply syrups, sugars, salts and tinctures.

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