The DeSantis administration could have released the findings of the Grand Jury Report, but choose to block it's release, why?
Full Report & Video: How the Hope Florida investigation began and why a grand jury report may have been leaked
Rules proposed by the state Office of Medical Marijuana late last month that would ban the use of celebrities to endorse products are tougher than previous restrictions — and could increase worries about what comes next for a state where hopes were high for medical marijuana success.
Full Story: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/04/florida-medical-marijuana-desantis-celebrities-headwinds-01063717
In a Facebook post, David Happe of Tidings Media makes the argument that the release of the sealed grand jury investigation into Hope Florida is THE crime.
He states that the pursuit of "zero criminal charges after a thorough grand jury investigation of Hope Florida" means that "nothing criminal transpired".
He's either unable to comprehend the reporting or is willfully lying to protect criminals that stole money that was to be used to provide children health insurance.
The full grand jury report of the CRIMES: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15YSC5ztguz1srPqz65ibtZSnD5LwmNot/view
The CBS Report: https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/grand-jury-report-hope-florida/
CBS Report excerpts:
Happe argues: "This was a criminal investigation, that terminated after the grand jury found no cause for any criminal indictments. Everything else you read about this is secondary."
Here again, he is misrepresenting the facts. The grand jury found A CRIME HAD OCCURRED and the criminals weren't cooperating. The reason no evidence was found after a "thorough investigation" is that "nobody took responsibility or had any memory" of the misappropriation of the funds for children's health insurance. The DeSantis crew stuck together and were mum on details of the heist. Further, it is a weird stance for Happe to take that for instance in the case of a murder, the murder itself is secondary.
If DeSantis wants to clear his and his wives names in the theft of funds intended for children's health insurance, why does he not offer to testify under oath to Florida Representatives in the House or another forum and the transcripts to be public.
Happe states: "There was never even an allegation that the money went to individuals inappropriately. The whole thing is an absurd attempt to find criminal activity where none exists by political opponents."
Again, he seems to miss the point intentionally or through comprehension issues. The crime was the misappropriation of funds for children's health insurance into two causes the DeSantis family felt very strongly about and needed money to advocate for - the CRIME THE GRAND JURY FOUND is the misappropriation. Further, the money went to organizations that paid people, paid consultants, paid many others ... so yes, people benefitted from the CRIME and the children the money was supposed to pay health insurance for were left to fend for themselves and to suffer.
It is simply a case of a who done it and those who did it have the power to not be held accountable as Florida House Representatives will not push to require public testimony on the questions unanswered by the perpetrators whose memory is suddenly failing them.
The state’s new law eliminated limits on the amount of THC, the compound responsible for the drug’s high effect, in Georgia’s medical marijuana products. Lawmakers also added new qualifying conditions for the program, such as irritable bowel syndrome, HIV and lupus.
Full Article: Georgia’s medical marijuana program numbers, concerns rise | Macon Telegraph
The scandal, involving key DeSantis allies whom he elevated to higher office afterward, centers around $10 million intended to provide health insurance for poor children that was diverted to the foundation.
From there, the settlement money was funneled through other organizations before it ended up in bank accounts associated with the Republican Party of Florida and two political action committees. The funds were used to oppose Amendment 3, the 2024 citizen ballot initiative that would have legalized marijuana for adults in the state. It fell just short of the 60% supermajority needed to become law.
The grand jury found that the redirected funds were “misused for political purposes,” but because it could not determine who exactly was responsible, the investigation resulted in no criminal charges.
IF HE, HIS WIFE, AND HIS STAFF MEMBERS CLAIM THERE IS NO CRIME AND THEY HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE, THEN THEY WOULDN'T MIND YOU CONTACTING YOUR STATE REP TO REQUEST THAT THEY ARE SUBPOENAED TO A DEPOSITION OR FLORIDA REPRESENTATIVE QUESTIONING THAT IS MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE. Contact your Florida Representative, search for them, click on full details, and then send them an electronic message demanding a full investigation, Florida House Committee subpoena's of those involved, and accountability for Ron DeSantis's misappropriation of $10M to Hope Florida https://www.flhouse.gov/FindYourRepresentative
Contact your Florida Representative, search for them, click on full details, and then send them an electronic message demanding a full investigation, Florida House Committee subpoena's of those involved, and accountability for Ron DeSantis's misappropriation of $10M to Hope Florida https://www.flhouse.gov/FindYourRepresentative
DeSantis reply - blames the person providing transparency: https://fox49.tv/news/local/desantis-blasts-leaked-grand-jury-report-accuses-critics-of-political-smear
Seems reasonable and For The People!
Study links medical marijuana access to fewer sick days
A new University of Georgia study suggests legal access to medical marijuana may help reduce the number of sick days employees take. Researchers found health-related absences were about seven percent lower in states with medical cannabis laws. We speak with the study's corresponding author, Professor Patryk Babiarz.
The usual, politicians who tell you they know what is going on and what is necessary to do about everything, don't know anything about it.
Leaked Hope Florida grand jury report: State 'misappropriated' funds
Full Story: U.S. Marijuana Smoking at Record High, Cigarettes at Low
Federal prosecutors can no longer rely on a categorical approach to § 922(g)(3) for marijuana users.
https://legis1.com/news/supreme-court-marijuana-gun-ban-1-limits-for
Below we sorted Select Publicly Traded Cannabis Companies Revenue in 2Q26.
Further we look at Cash Flow from Operations (CFO) trends. One thing that sticks out is the challenging pricing environment (an resulting CFO) in the Canadian Cannabis market which is highly competitive. This has been great for consumers, but a challenge for operators. The CFO burn rates of Canopy and Tilray are a bit shocking and simply not sustainable.
Whereas, Multi-State Operators (MSOs) in the U.S. have selected markets that have regulatory structures that allow for returns on investment and generate positive CFO. Pricing in these markets (while under pressure and showing declining returns) still supports positive CFO.
Trulieve, Green Thumb (Rise), and Verano (MuV) have been generating strong cash flow from operations (CFO) in 2026.
However, for the 8 company total, 2026 has been down sharply overall. Through June 30th in each of 2024 and 2025, CFO % of Revenue were 17.2% and 13.1%, respectively -- down to 11.3% in 1H26. So, we have seen downward steady pressure on cannabis companies ability to generate CFO driven primarily (IMHO) by price compression / increased competition.
The delays in the issuance of additional licenses per statute in Florida have aided the existing MMTC's, but with new competition on the way, generating positive CFO will be critical to growth and survival.
Companies that operate in the very low single digits or negative CFO % for sustained periods will not be able to attract capital or generate cash necessary to growth and invest in operations, eventually they will face reorganization or be acquired - a pattern we have seen play out in Florida and other markets.
Maybe some day Florida.
South Dakota:
Home cultivators may not grow more than two flowering cannabis plants and two non-flowering cannabis plants, according to state law.
Patients can add a home cultivation license to their medical marijuana card for $20. Applicants must submit a photo of the grow room, a photo of the lock on the door and a diagram of the grow location. Brunner said those diagrams are often hand-drawn and lack detail.
Full Article: Medical marijuana home cultivation licenses surge in South Dakota • South Dakota Searchlight
Georgia regulators are proposing new rules that will allow medical marijuana to be delivered directly to patients—including via the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and private carriers like FedEx and UPS.
Would you consider using if allowed by mail in Florida? Would think for certain products it would make for sense more than others. What say you?
Medical Marijuana Can Be Delivered In The Mail By USPS Under Trump’s Rescheduling Move, Georgia Officials Say
Link to complete article: Medical Marijuana Can Be Delivered In The Mail By USPS Under Trump's Rescheduling Move, Georgia Officials Say - Marijuana Moment
Weekly Review
I have updated my website Weekly Review of "Florida - The Cannabis Business" for the week ending 08/13/26. See chart below for a Summary of the Weekly and 4-Week Average. See www.flatcb.com for the complete Weekly Review and for more news, market, and competition charts.
New Data Charts Added this Week:
