Florida marijuana legalization fails as voters approve measures in other states

Florida's attempt to legalize recreational marijuana failed, not reaching the required 60% approval. The campaign was heavily funded by Trulieve, a major medical marijuana operator. Similar measures also struggled in North Dakota and South Dakota. In California, voters approved tougher crime laws, making repeat shoplifting a felony and increasing penalties for certain drug offenses. This marks a shift from previous laws that had relaxed penalties for nonviolent crimes. Voters in several states approved measures to restrict voting to citizens, while others rejected tax and minimum wage proposals. Notably, Ohio voters defeated a redistricting initiative aimed at curbing gerrymandering.