Bill Helmich News Today

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday delivered a victory to potential pot competitors by vetoing a measure that would have severely restricted the sales and production of euphoria-inducing hemp-based products.

The bill would ban the sale of products containing what is known as delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol and limit the amount of delta-9 THC. Delta-8 and delta-9 are cannabinoids in hemp that can get people high.

The bill would ban the sale of products containing what is known as delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol and limit the amount of delta-9 THC. Delta-8 and delta-9 are cannabinoids in hemp that can get people high.

Helmich, who's long been a familiar face in the Florida Capitol, has over 27 years of experience in Republican politics in Florida.

Christian and Bridget Ziegler were the Florida Republican power couple. That is until a sex scandal and allegations of rape pushed the two out of the GOP hierarchy.

Republicans voted to strip Christian Ziegler, the husband of Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler, of power

The allegations and Christian Ziegler’s defiance have put state Republicans in a deeply awkward position.

The allegations and Christian Ziegler’s defiance have put state Republicans in a deeply awkward position.

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