Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is currently under investigation by Congress for allegedly misusing state funds to oppose marijuana legalization. The controversy revolves around a campaign financed by opioid settlement funds that promoted arguments against Amendment 3, which seeks to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida. Critics, including bipartisan politicians, have raised ethical questions regarding this misuse of funds intended for addiction treatment. The campaign’s expansive reach through television and radio ads has drawn rebuke, with concerns that it served as political propaganda rather than genuine public education.
Critics argue that this campaign, which included over 13,000 television ads and more than 5,000 radio spots, effectively served as political propaganda against Amendment 3, rather than genuine public education.
Republican State Senator Joe Gruters stated, We do not spend taxpayer dollars in advance of a political issue.
The controversy centers on the use of opioid settlement funds to finance an extensive advertising campaign against Amendment 3, raising concerns about the ethical and legal implications.
Some of the funds used were originally intended for opioid addiction treatment programs, leading to bipartisan criticism.
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