#Milton is an extremely dangerous, life-threatening storm. LEAVE NOW if you are in an evacuation zone; there will not be time to leave on Wednesday. Get help evacuating: floridadisaster.org/disaster-updat…

The Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Howard Frankland Bridge, Gandy and Courtney Campbell Causeway are all anticipated to close by tomorrow afternoon. FDOT, FHP and local officers will have people and equipment on-site to close the Tampa Bay area bridges due to hazardous conditions.

St. Petersburg has received an insane amount of rain -- over 16" in last 24 hours... but notably: 5.09" fell between 8 and 9p alone, a 1-in-1,000 yr amount Flash flood emergency for Tampa Bay area until 230a. Some of the 24-hour rainfall amounts:

I cannot believe people are doing this again 🤦‍♀️ y’all this storm is SERIOUS! Stay safe, St. Pete 🙏

🚨10/9: Hurricane #Milton has moved onshore & will move east across the state as a hurricane continuing to bring life threatening weather hazards. ‼️ Shelter in place & remain vigilant well into Thursday as widespread flooding, isolated tornadoes & destructive winds are

LFG! 💪 #SAFECantWait #SAFEBankingNow #SAFEBanking (also we got to randomly meet Bill Nye and I think he’d agree!)

Of the nearly 2 mill. people currently incarcerated in the U.S., 1/5 are locked up for a drug offense. Biden can undo some of the harm before he leaves office. Tell President Donald J. Trump to grant clemency to give victims of the drug war a second chance: engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/tell-bi…

President Biden pardoned his son Hunter and 8 turkeys—but hasn’t released a single marijuana prisoner, despite his campaign promise. In our op-ed, Edwin Rubis, who is serving 40 years for a nonviolent marijuana offense, and myself call out this hypocrisy. marijuanamoment.net/as-biden-pardo…

And let the 119th begin!

It’s been a great day meeting with many allies and friends on the Hill - both old and new - as the new Congress gets underway.

Welcome Erin Moffet, a leading advocate for cannabis reform, as a speaker at WGLS! Erin’s expertise in federal policy and campaigns has made her a pivotal voice in ending federal prohibition and creating a safe, regulated market. Secure your spot now: bit.ly/WGLS25

Beyond thrilled to be part of the team bringing the inaugural Global Cannabis Global Cannabis Regulatory Summit to DC next week! 🌐🍃

Chatting with my server at ieggyou (side note: run, don’t walk to try their delish menu) who is from Texas and said it’s been hotter here than there. Apparently the only thing NOT bigger in Texas is this DC humidity 🥵

Since all ya’ll seem to be new to the Florida weather we’re having here in DC, here’s a helpful tidbit when the roads are flooded: Turn around, don’t drown!

Things I’m actually scared of in DC: • Humidity • Mosquitos, cicadas, and spotted lantern flies • Navigating traffic circles

Given how 2025 has been going I was bound to turn into a hurricane eventually… #HurricaneErin