[#item_full_content] The campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida is suing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration in the state’s Supreme Court. The Smart & Safe Florida campaign alleges state elections officials are trying to improperly block the measure from getting on the ballot in 2026. It’s the latest escalation in a yearslong clash between progressive organizers seeking to amend the state’s constitution and the conservative governor. DeSantis, in 2024, used state money and his political influence to successfully campaign against efforts to legalize adult personal use of marijuana and expand abortion rights. 
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