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Why We Are Doing This

Inspirational Technologies and PAiNT Research began this countdown reporting for one reason: Floridians deserve clarity in a moment when clarity is hardest to find.
The petition process for the 2026 Adult‑Use Cannabis Amendment has become tangled in legal disputes, signature reversals, verification delays, and shifting rules. Many people who signed the petition believe their voice is already counted, when in reality tens of thousands of signatures have been removed, and the state’s reporting has been inconsistent.

Our role is not to advocate for a political outcome.
Our role is to illuminate the process, to help Floridians understand where things stand, and to ensure that those who participated know whether their participation still counts.

And the truth is this:

It is entirely possible the amendment will not make the November 2026 ballot.

Not because Floridians didn’t sign.
Not because support isn’t there.
But because the verification window is closing, the signature deficit remains significant, and the legal environment is unusually volatile.

This morning brief exists to give you the real numbers, the real risks, and the real timeline—so you can act, inform others, and understand the path ahead.

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📊 MORNING BRIEF — January 28, 2026

Statewide Verified Signature Count (as of latest public update):

760,002 verified signatures
880,062 required

This leaves a deficit of 120,060 verified signatures with only days remaining before the February 1 verification cutoff.
This number is based on the most recent update from the Florida Division of Elections, which increased sharply from earlier totals as counties continue to process backlogged petitions.

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📍 County-by-County Priority Watch (Top 5 Counties)

These counties hold the largest pools of petition activity and voter density. They are also where verification delays or invalidations have the greatest impact.

Miami‑Dade County

• High petition volume; verification ongoing.
• Many signers unaware of inactive‑voter disqualifications.
• Action: Check voter status; re‑activate if needed.

Broward County

• Verification complicated by fraud investigations involving circulators.
• Some batches under review or flagged.
• Action: Confirm your petition was received; update signature on file.

Orange County

• Verification pace increasing; no major disputes reported.
• Action: Contact Supervisor of Elections if you signed early in the cycle.

Hillsborough County

• Large number of petitions submitted; verification still rolling.
• Action: Re‑sign if possible; encourage others to check status.

Duval County

• Verification steady but slower than expected.
• Action: Call Supervisor to confirm your petition was validated.

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⚠️ Why the Amendment Is at Risk

1. Signature deficit remains large

Even with accelerated verification, the campaign must net over 120,000 valid signatures in the final days—an extremely steep climb.

2. Tens of thousands of signatures have been invalidated

• Inactive voters
• Non‑resident circulators
• Petitions missing required text
  These losses have created a gap that may not be recoverable in time.

3. Verification ends February 1 — no extensions

Even if more signatures exist in the pipeline, they must be verified by the deadline.

4. Legal disputes continue to reshape the totals

Court rulings have added and removed signatures repeatedly, creating uncertainty for both the campaign and the public.

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📝 What You Can Do Today

1. Check your voter status

If you are listed as inactive, your petition signature was not counted.
Reactivate immediately.

2. Contact your county Supervisor of Elections

Ask whether your petition was received and verified.

3. Re‑sign if possible

Some counties still have active petition locations.

4. Inform others

Most Floridians who signed have no idea their signature may have been invalidated.

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🟦 Closing Note — Steven Smith, Inspirational Technologies | PAiNT Research

“We are not here to predict outcomes. We are here to provide clarity.

The petition process is the people’s process, and the people deserve to know where things stand—without spin, without confusion, and without delay.

Whether this amendment reaches the ballot or not, every Floridian who signed deserves transparency. This countdown brief is our commitment to that transparency.”

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We will continue producing these morning briefs daily through February 1 and add an evening “rapid update” edition when major changes occur.

“As we step into 2026, I’m proud of what we’ve built — and even more excited for what’s ahead. PAiNT Network is more than a platform. It’s a movement. A canvas for reform, creativity, and community‑powered change. Whether you’re an advocate, a researcher, or simply someone who believes in better — thank you for being part of this journey. Let’s keep painting the future together.”  Steven Smith – founder, Inspirational Technologies.

 

Happy New Year from Inspirational Technologies and the PAiNT Network.

Let the colors run wild. Let the pixels speak truth. Let the paint be wet.   2026

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