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January 16, 2026
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Today’s edition is brought to you by Wispr Flow and Masterworks. We break down the DeSantis administration's unprecedented move to audit verified petitions, analyzing how the "Office of Election Crimes" is being weaponized to choke off the legalization initiative before a single vote is cast. From the open civil war fracturing the GOP over hemp to the surprise recriminalization campaign qualifying for the ballot in Massachusetts, we examine a week defined by structural friction. We also look at the "zombie" enforcement rules haunting New York retailers and a massive debt default in Michigan.
Also, be sure to check out the latest episode of The Hybrid for our 2026 bets and tripwires. No hot takes, which is a missed opportunity.
🗳️ Florida’s Executive Firewall
⚔️ The GOP Hemp Fracture
🧟 New York’s Zombie Rules
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