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Origins of Prohibition in America

Origins of Prohibition in America

Oct 1, 2025

The origins of America’s cannabis regulatory scheme lie in the early twentieth century, when shifting attitudes toward narcotics prompted both state and federal lawmakers to expand their reach. Regulation came primarily through state “poison laws” and pharmacy controls, often lumping cannabis together with other substances deemed dangerous.

FLCAN’s Statement on Federal Rescheduling

FLCAN’s Statement on Federal Rescheduling

Jul 25, 2024

Based upon the preponderance of the evidence, we have concluded the Cannabis plant, the seeds thereof, and Cannabis products using Indigenous extraction methods should be fully decontrolled. 

Don’t Try This at Home!

Don’t Try This at Home!

Feb 15, 2021

This week in Tallahassee, Florida (February 16, 2021) the Florida House is talking about Marijuana. Since no bill is being heard Tuesday, the public won’t be allowed in the room.

That means only the lawmakers will be in the room when Dr. Bertha Madras gets up to talk about the harms of high potency Cannabis

FLCAN welcomes Congressman Steube

FLCAN welcomes Congressman Steube

Jun 1, 2020

Thursday, June 4, join Face-to-Face with FLCAN as we welcome Congressman Greg Steube.

Could Legalization be Good for Florida?

Could Legalization be Good for Florida?

May 19, 2020

How we tax Cannabis won’t make a huge impact on the Florida state budget, but it will make an impact on consumers- specifically patients and those on a fixed income.

More on MILF

More on MILF

May 14, 2020

I first heard about Make it Legal Florida at an FLCAN quarterly Board of Director’s Meeting. Ethel Rowland, our current president was talking about MILF. “MILF will do this, MILF will do that…”

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