As I often said during my campaign for President, no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana. Sending people to prison for possessing marijuana has upended too many lives and … [Read more...]
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Where there is Weed, there is a Way: Why Marijuana Legalization Matters
By LaKeshia N. Myers If ever there was a state that was ‘tardy for the party’, it would be Wisconsin. Wisconsin is an island unto itself, surrounded by Michigan, Illinois, Iowa and … [Read more...]
‘We know that Wisconsin is Ready for Legalization’: Sen. Agard Reintroduces Bill to Legalize Cannabis
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Eight years ago, Sen. Melissa Agard (D-Madison) introduced a bill on the senate floor to legalize cannabis in Wisconsin. The bill received little support, but during a … [Read more...]
Is Weed Legal Now? Here are 9 Things You Should Know About Marijuana Law Enforcement in Milwaukee
By Edgar Mendez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
It’s Only Dangerous Because It’s Illegal: Sen. Melissa Agard On Cannabis Legalization
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In recent years, states across the country have made cannabis legal. While some states restrict it for medicinal use only, others have allowed for dispensaries and … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Milwaukee County Supervisors OK Reducing Fine for Marijuana Possession to $1
By Edgar Mendez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
Governor Evers Proposes to Legalize Medical Marijuana
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The state of Wisconsin is preparing itself. Next week, Governor Tony Evers will release his proposed budget plan and Wisconsinites are looking forward to seeing what Evers … [Read more...]
Cannabis March Protestors Push for Criminal Law Reform
By Evan Casey Nearly 200 protestors gathered at MacArthur Square Saturday afternoon to rally for the legalization of marijuana across Wisconsin. This was the 8th annual Cannabis march in … [Read more...]
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State Representative Chris Taylor is the Coauthor of the Medical Marijuana Bill, We sat down to talk about the Benefits and Limitations
“This Bill creates a medical use defense to such marijuana regulated prosecutions and forfeiture actions for persons who are registered with the Department of Health Services as having specified … [Read more...]
Full Participation is Necessary for Full Cannabis Legalization
By Mary Freeman Jonathan Brostoff, 19th Assembly District State Representative, is a forward-thinking leader regarding Cannabis Legalization. Brostoff represents the Eastside, Bayview and part … [Read more...]