"Any small thing that we can do to help veterans get the treatment they deserve, I think we need to do."

Veterans will no longer have to pay for medical marijuana cards if bills filed by Sen. Janet Cruz and Rep. Adam Hattersley pass during the upcoming Florida legislative session.

The pair of Hillsborough County Democrats recently filed legislation to waive the registration fees for vets. The goal is to increase their access to treatments other than opioids.

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