DeSantis Provokes Outrage Over Taxpayer-Funded Ads Linking Marijuana Legalization To Car Crashes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) faces a public relations lashing for leveraging a taxpayer-funded advertisement to influence voters against the marijuana legalization measure, known as Amendment 3, which will be decided upon in the November 2024 election.
The ad, produced by the Florida Department of Transportation, warns against the dangers of driving under the influence of cannabis.
In the middle of the 30-second video warning viewers not to drive high, the narrator says, “DUI crashes increase in states with legalized marijuana, putting everyone at risk.”
Outrage Ensues
The ad sparked anger among advocates with Smart & Safe Florida, the campaign that helped put Amendment 3 on the ballot. The campaign called the DeSantis-backed Vote No on 3 political committee of using state resources to amplify an opposition talking point at a lower cost …