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Florida Lawmakers Pass Bill To Provide Discounted Medical Marijuana Cards For Military Veterans
The Florida House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill to reduce the fee for military veterans to obtain medical marijuana registry identification cards.
The measure passed by Reps. Susan Valdés (R) and Michelle Salzman (R) unanimously on Wednesday in a 113-0 vote. The proposal comes after clearing three House panels and separate Senate legislation to reduce the cost of cannabis for veterans is also moving forward.
If enacted into law, HB 887 would require honorably discharged veterans to pay $15 to obtain a medical cannabis card, down from the current $75 rate for most eligible patients.
The $15 charge will also apply to replacement cards as well as annual renewals.
To receive the reduced fee, veterans must provide the state Department of Health (DOH) with a copy of the discharge form, a US Veterans Affairs (VA) identification card, or a Florida driver’s license with a “veteran designation.”
The law will come into effect on July 1 of this year.
“Medical cannabis has shown promise in relieving symptoms commonly experienced by military veterans, such as managing chronic pain, mitigating the effects of PTSD, improving sleep and reducing opioid addiction,” Valdés said on the House floor. “This bill greatly reduces veterans’ financial barriers to accessing medical marijuana, their health solution of choice.”
“Reducing the cost of access is not only a symbolic gesture to the veterans who serve us, it directly removes the often very high cost barrier that prevents already underserved veterans from participating in this program, and this is one way to show our veterans how grateful we are by turning that slate green,” he said. he saidas before notify By Florida Politics.
According to A invoice study, the reform “would have an unspecified negative fiscal impact on the DOH.” While there are currently 931,000 registered medical marijuana patients in Florida, “the number of veterans with an active medical marijuana use registry identification card is unknown” and thus “the amount of revenue reduction is unknown.”
That said, the analysis says the policy change “would have a positive fiscal impact on veterans who will see a $60 reduction in the cost of ID cards under the bill.”
Earlier this month, the Senate Health Policy Committee advanced a bill by Sen. Alexis Calatayud that would reduce medical cannabis registration fees for veterans to $15 and implement other reforms to expand access to medical marijuana.
Under that amended proposal, a physician would recommend a 70-day supply limit for cannabis, or a 35-day supply limit for marijuana smoking products for 10 supply limits. Under current law, they can recommend up to three 70-day supply limits for non-smoking cannabis and six 35-day supply limits for smoking marijuana.
The SB 1032 bill would also require doctors to evaluate patients to qualify for medical marijuana every 52 weeks, rather than the legal requirement of evaluations every 30 weeks.
Here’s an overview of some of the pending Florida marijuana bills:
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Meanwhile, a Florida campaign seeking to put marijuana legalization on the ballot faces complications as the status of the 2026 signature drive remains in dispute. Lawyers are now asking the state Supreme Court to overturn the officials’ decision to quash the tens of thousands of applications submitted.
A new survey released this week shows that a A majority of Florida voters support the legalization of cannabis.
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iAnthus Capital Holdings updated its news release dated February 17, 2026, marking the Company’s dispensary location in Tequesta-Jupiter, Florida as its 26th dispensary in Florida. The dispensary began serving patients on April 14, 2026 and expands access to iAnthus’ portfolio of premium cannabis products, including The Vault, Sunshine State and MPX.
“The GrowHealthy dispensary in Tequesta-Jupiter expands patient access in a region that has had limited options in the area,” said Kelly Heinichen, Vice President of Retail Operations at iAnthus. “We are committed to providing the best experience for patients in Palm Beach County: fast service, knowledgeable teams and the best flower genetics.”
The dispensary is strategically located along the US-1 corridor to serve patients in northern Palm Beach County, including Tequesta and surrounding communities, providing one of the most convenient access to medical cannabis in the area. The dispensary offers a full range of cannabis products, including flowers, vapors, concentrates and edibles, supported by a retail model designed for efficiency, education and repeat engagement.
The opening of the Tequesta-Jupiter dispensary is part of a broader effort to enhance iAnthus’ retail presence throughout Florida with an eye toward expanding access in underserved markets. The company continues to invest in its retail platform to provide high service and top quality products. The store is accepting patients before the 4/20 holiday and will have a grand opening celebration on May 15th.
The Tequesta-Jupiter Dispensary, located at 19510 US HWY 1, Jupiter, FL 33469, will be open from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm Monday through Saturday and from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm on Sunday.
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Pennsylvania’s governor is using the unofficial cannabis holiday of 4/20 to once again send a bill to lawmakers to legalize marijuana.
Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers held a hearing on the impact of cannabis convictions and the need for legalization.
“Pennsylvanians looking to buy recreational marijuana are crossing the border into one of our neighboring states that has legalized it,” Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said in a social media post Monday. “That’s hundreds of millions in revenue being taken out of state instead of being spent here in Pennsylvania.”
“It’s time to finally catch up, and get the legislature to send a bill to my desk and get this done,” he said.
The push comes days after the House of Representatives approved Shapiro’s proposed budget legislation it is based on the revenue that would be generated from the sale of recreational marijuanawhich is not yet legalized in the state.
Governor at the beginning of the year included the legalization of cannabis and the resulting revenue in his budget request. The $53.2 billion budget legislation, which itself does not include provisions to actually legalize marijuana, although it does provide for the resulting money, now goes to the Senate for consideration.
Meanwhile, on Monday, the House Majority Policy Committee held a hearing on the “clean slate” issues of cannabis to examine how criminal records affect people’s lives.
Members heard from representatives of the Last Prisoner Project, Law Enforcement Action Partnership and Community Legal Services.
Rep. Andre Carroll (D) said passing cannabis reform would be “truly transformational” and have a “direct impact” on people across the state.
“States with seemingly nothing else in common, like Mississippi and North Dakota, have already decriminalized cannabis,” he said. “However, Pennsylvania remains one of 19 states in the country where possession of cannabis is a criminal offense, which carries a prison sentence in our commonwealth.”
The Democrat-controlled House of Representatives last year passed a to legalize marijuana and put sales in state dispensariesbut the Republican majority of the Senate has criticized that plan, at the same time not advancing their own cannabis legalization model.
Rep. Darisha Parker (D) said at Monday’s event that “we did our part here in the House, but the Senate is still working.”
Pennsylvania House Democrats also promoted a network demand On Monday, people have the opportunity to contact their state senators to support the legalization of marijuana.
Earlier this month, the House Health Committee approved a bill allowing terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals and other health facilities
The legislative developments come as news The poll shows that seven out of ten Pennsylvania voters support the legalization of marijuana for adults—including the support of the majority, across party lines in favor of reform.
When asked “whether they support or oppose the regulation and taxation of legal cannabis for use by adults 21 and older in Pennsylvania,” 69% of respondents said yes. Democratic support was strongest at 72 percent, but also includes 67 percent of Republicans and 64 percent of independents.
Meanwhile, Shapiro continues to pressure lawmakers to pass a bill to legalize marijuana in the state, saying doing so would generate new revenue that could be invested in key programs.
“While some in Harrisburg say we can’t make greater investments in our children, public safety and our economy, know this: If we legalized and regulated adult-use cannabis, we would generate $1.3 billion in revenue for our Commonwealth in the first five years,” the governor said in a recent social media post.
“These are dollars that can be invested in our town and our communities,” he said. “Stop with the excuses. Let’s do this.”
The Independent State Fiscal Office (IFO) announced this in February Legalizing cannabis in Pennsylvania would generate nearly half a billion dollars in annual revenue By 2028, compared to Shapiro’s office projections, revenue is significantly higher.
With a 20 percent excise tax on wholesale cannabis, a 6 percent state sales tax on retail and license fees, the IFO said the governor’s legalization plan would generate $140 million in tax revenue in 2027-2028 and rise to $432 million in 2030-2031.
That’s much higher than what the governor’s office presented in the last executive budget. According to his office’s analysis, legalization would generate about $36.9 billion in tax dollars in the first year from a 20 percent wholesale tax on marijuana, rising gradually to $223.8 million in 2030-2031.
In February, a coalition of drug policy and civil liberties organizations called on Shapiro to play a leadership role bringing together legislative leaders to work on cannabis legalization this session.
Last month, the Senate Law and Justice Committee amended and approved a bill The Cannabis Control Board (CCB) oversees the state’s medical marijuana program and intoxicating hemp products which may eventually regulate adult consumption if legalized in the state.
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TerrAscend Corp. has announced the appointment of Eric Jackson as Chief Financial Officer, effective April 27, 2026.
“On behalf of the entire TerrAscend team, we are pleased to welcome Eric as our Chief Financial Officer,” said Ziad Ghanem, President and CEO of TerrAscend. “Eric brings a proven track record of financial and operational leadership in complex and competitive retail and consumer businesses. His experience in driving efficiencies, expanding margins and navigating dynamic operating environments will be invaluable as we continue to scale and execute our strategy.”
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Mr. Jackson brings more than two decades of financial and operational leadership experience in the retail, consumer and manufacturing sectors. Most recently, he served for more than eight years as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of American Signature, Inc., a multi-location, omnichannel retailer, where Mr. Jackson oversaw finance, accounting, treasury, analytics, IT, real estate and supply chain functions.
Prior to American Signature, Mr. Jackson spent more than 14 years at L Brands, a publicly traded specialty retailer whose portfolio included Victoria’s Secret, PINK, Bath & Body Works, La Senza and Henri Bendel. He held senior management roles in finance and operations, supporting its large-scale retail and merchandising businesses. Throughout his career, Mr. Jackson has driven operational transformation, optimized cost structures, strengthened liquidity management, improved capital efficiency, and streamlined financial and operational processes to create long-term value.
“I’m excited for TerrAscend to enter an important phase of its growth,” said Eric Jackson. “The company has built a strong foundation in attractive markets, and I look forward to working with the team to improve financial performance, increase operating leverage and drive sustainable long-term value for our shareholders.”
Mr. Jackson holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Master of Business Administration from The Ohio State University.
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