A Florida GOP senator has endorsed a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana, breaking with the state Republican party that he previously chaired.
Sen. Joe Gruters (R), who currently serves as chair of the Senate Regulated Industries Committee, came out in favor of the cannabis measure, Amendment 3, on Wednesday.
As opponents, including Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and state law enforcement associations, step up their efforts to convince voters to reject the proposal, Gruters said supporting the initiative is a “common-sense decision that prioritizes individual freedom, health, safety and economic growth.”
“By legalizing recreational marijuana for adults, we can give Floridians access to safe products, generate significant revenue for critical public services and create new job opportunities for Floridians,” he said. “I urge you to join me in voting ‘Yes’ on Amendment 3 this November. Together, we can build a safer, smarter future for the Free State of Florida.”
The endorsement is all the more notable considering that the senator previously served as chairman of the Florida Republican Party, which officially came out against the marijuana initiative in May, clearing the way for the governor to raise money to fund an opposition campaign against the measure.
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