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Support LRB-3790 to Decriminalize Marijuana in Wisconsin

Support LRB-3790 to Decriminalize Marijuana in Wisconsin

Support for LRB-3790 (Now Senate Bill 790) to decriminalize marijuana in Wisconsin will be bi-partisan effort lead by Republicans. As one of our top priorities, decriminalization at the state wide level is long over due! This bill will: Remove criminal penalties for possession of up to 14g of marijuana across Wisconsin. Create a statewide $100-$250 fine…

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Decriminalize Marijuana – AB 130 / SB 164

Assembly Bill 130 / Senate Bill 164. From 2009-2018, 161,016 arrests were made for simple possession of marijuana. Comparatively, there were 19,190 arrests made for possession with intent to deliver. The burden placed on local resources, from police focus, man-hours for arrests, paper work, and court appearances, to the court system dockets and public defender costs, would…

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Rep. Neubauer: Statement on Governor Evers’ plan to legalize medical marijuana and decriminalize marijuana

Contact: Rep. Greta Neubauer, 608-237-9166 Rep.Neubauer@legis.wisconsin.gov MADISON – Today. Governor Tony Evers announced his plan to legalize marijuana for medical use and decriminalize marijuana under 25 grams in his proposed 2019-2020 biennial budget. Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in response. “Last fall, Racinians spoke loud and clear on medical marijuana legalization,” Neubauer…

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Superior City Council votes to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana

SUPERIOR, WI – In a unanimous vote Tuesday night, the Superior City Council voted to decriminalize small amounts of medical marijuana. That means Superior Police officers will now have another tool at their disposal for dealing with people with small amounts of marijuana, something they have made more than 600 arrests for since 2013. “The…

City of Antigo passes ordinance to decriminalize small amount of marijuana
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City of Antigo passes ordinance to decriminalize small amount of marijuana

Confirmed this morning via phone with the City of Antigo, Ordinance No. 1245B, Ordinance Prohibiting the Possession, Manufacture and Delivery of Drug was passed by a vote of 7 – 1.  I did speak to Police Chief Eric Roller who reiterated that this is by no means a “light on drugs” approach by the City of Antigo…

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National Day of Action for Cannabis Clemency

Join The Wisconsin Cannabis Activist Network and other cannabis justice advocates in urging President Biden to fully utilize his clemency powers to ensure the release of all remaining federal cannabis prisoners before the conclusion of his term. Today, November 19, 2024, marks the National Day of Action for Cannabis Clemency (CannabisClemency.org) – a pivotal opportunity…

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AD 73: Angela Stroud (D) vs Frank Kostka (R)

The 73rd Assembly district of Wisconsin is located in the northwest corner of Wisconsin, the district comprises parts of northern Douglas County, northern Bayfield County, and northern Ashland County. It includes the cities of Superior, Ashland, Bayfield, and Washburn, and the villages of Oliver and Poplar. The district also contains the Bad River and Red…

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AD 52: Incumbent Lee Snodgrass (D) vs Chad Cooke (R)

The 52nd Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in eastern Wisconsin, the district comprises part of southern Outagamie County, including most of the city of Appleton. The district also contains the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, the Fox Cities Stadium, the Appleton campus of the Fox Valley Technical College, Lawrence University, the Fox River Paper…

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AD 54: Incumbent Lori Palmeri (D) vs Tim Paterson

The 54th Assembly District is located in east-central Wisconsin, the district comprises part of eastern Winnebago County, including most of the city of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It also contains landmarks such as the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh campus, the Oshkosh campus of the Fox Valley Technical College, and the Oshkosh Corporation headquarters. The City of Oshkosh has…

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AD 41: Incumbent Tony Kurtz (R) vs Julia Henley

The 41st Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in west-central Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Richland County, much of the north half of Sauk County, and parts of southern Juneau County, southern Adams County, and northwest Columbia County. It includes the cities of Reedsburg, Richland Center, and Wisconsin Dells, and the villages of Boaz,…

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AD 41: Incumbent Tony Kurtz (R) vs Julia Henley (D)

The 41st Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in west-central Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Richland County, much of the north half of Sauk County, and parts of southern Juneau County, southern Adams County, and northwest Columbia County. It includes the cities of Reedsburg, Richland Center, and Wisconsin Dells, and the villages of Boaz,…

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Senate 24: Patrick Testin (R) vs Collin McNamara

Senate District 24 is located in west-central Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Jackson County, most of Juneau County, most of northern Adams County, eastern and northern Monroe County, southern Wood County, and central and southwest Portage County. It contains the cities of Black River Falls, Stevens Point, Tomah, and Wisconsin Rapids, and the U.S….

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AD 39: Chris Gordon (D) vs Alex Dallman (R)

Located in central Wisconsin, Assembly District 39 comprises all of Green Lake and Marquette counties, along with much of western Fond du Lac County and parts of northeast Columbia County, southeast Winnebago County, and eastern Adams County. It includes the cities of Berlin, Green Lake, Markesan, Montello, Princeton, and Ripon. The district also contains Fox…

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Senate 10: Incumbent Stafsholt (R) vs Hambleton (D)

Senate District 10 is a very likely Republican District. Located in northwest Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Buffalo, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix counties, along with most of Trempealeau and parts of western Dunn County. It contains the cities of Hudson, Arcadia, New Richmond, Prescott, Mondovi, Blair, Independence, Buffalo City, Fountain City, and River…

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AD 19 Primary: Clancy (D) vs Anderson (D)

The Assembly District 19 is a solid Democrat District in Milwaukee and draws no Republican to the final race, making it an uncontested Democrat win in November 2024. The Incumbent will face a primary challenger come August. Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee) Incumbent Ryan Clancy has marijuana legalization as a priority on his campaign website and you…

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AD 69 Primary: Hurd (R) vs Lori Voss (R) winner to face Halls (D) Kelley (I)

In the redrawn 69th District — which includes all of Clark County, a portion of Taylor County that includes Medford and the Athens area — former Abbotsford mayor Lori Voss will face Rep. Karen Hurd, who used to represent Assembly District 68 and recently moved to the Thorp area. Voss, owner of Hawkeye Dairy in…

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Senate 8: Stroebel (R) vs Habush Sinykin (D)

Senate District 8 is listed many places as a competitive Senate race to keep our eye on for sure. What some call a “toss up district” others are giving the Republican a small advantage. There are 5 competitive Senate Races and 2 out of those 5 are listed as toss ups. The other 3 races…

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AD 82 Allen (R), Reilly (D) vs D’Amico (D)

Assembly District 82 is 57.5% favored Republican District and the new maps did not disrupt much of Incumbent Rep. Scott Allen and his plans to run again for the state assembly. Two potential Democrat challengers could produce a primary. Although very likely a Republican win, this race is at least on the watch screen of…

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Brady Coulthard (D) – Assembly District 14

The legislative redistricting bill (new maps) created a vacancy in the 14th District when incumbent Rep. Vining was drawn into the 13th District. Coulthard is the first candidate to announce a bid for the seat. Rep. Robyn Vining was drawn into the 13th District which is currently represented by Republican Rep. Tom Michalski. District 14…

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LRB-2858/1: relating to: medical cannabis, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Below is the co-sponsorship memo and attached is the introduced bill. DATE: January 8, 2023                 TO: All Legislators FROM: Rep. Patrick Snyder, Rep. Jon Plumer, Rep. John Macco, Rep. Clint Moses, Rep. Donna Rozar, Rep. Michael Schraa, Rep. Shea Sortwell, and Rep. Robin Vos RE: Co-Sponsorship of LRB-2858/1: relating to: medical cannabis, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty….

2023-24 Decriminalization Bill Co-Sponsorship Analysis
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2023-24 Decriminalization Bill Co-Sponsorship Analysis

LRB 0510 (Assembly Bill 861) was circulated for co-sponsorship and is the decriminalization legislation for the 2023-24 session supposedly led by Republicans and bi-partisan in nature. The co-Sponsorship analysis of this bill has to mention that the basics of this legislation of creating a state level statue for non criminal charges for simple marijuana possession…

Push of illegal drug made in effort to help treat post-traumatic stress

Push of illegal drug made in effort to help treat post-traumatic stress

By Benjamin Yount | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – Treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions through an illegal drug is being sought by lawmakers in each chamber of the Wisconsin Legislature. The proposal to fund a “medicinal psilocybin treatment fund and a pilot program” was sent to other…

Kratom bill advances quickly

Kratom bill advances quickly

Republicans present legalization bill 2021 started off with Republicans submitting Assembly Bill 130 / Senate Bill 164 which would have decriminalized simple marijuana possession at the state level to $100. The 2023-24 legislation session is in full swing and wrapping up and while Democrats unveiled their adult use legalization measures, Republicans have yet to submit…

Winnebago County on high alert
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Winnebago County on high alert

Those of you active with cannabis reform know that at the state level everything legislative moves slow right until it moves and than it moves fast. That is not so much the same for local marijuana reform, which moves quickly and is usually over before anyone even knows. Municipality leaders, such as county board supervisors…

WI State Public Defenders Office requests decriminalization
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WI State Public Defenders Office requests decriminalization

It is 2023-25 Budget time and agencies are again putting together proposals for the Governor to help craft a budget for the State of Wisconsin. Throughout past budgets cycles under Republican Governor Scott Walker, many key agencies have requested changes in the cannabis laws in Wisconsin. I reported on one key agency a few times…

All eyes on these Republicans in 2023
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All eyes on these Republicans in 2023

In my 2022 Election and State Assembly Candidate Coverage for the Wisconsin Cannabis Activist Network and Northern Wisconsin NORML I reported that 94% of the Democratic Assembly Candidates supported outright legalization of marijuana for responsible adult use. Only two Democratic candidates were “medical only” at that time and they were not elected. So 100% of…

2022 Wisconsin Marijuana Referendums
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2022 Wisconsin Marijuana Referendums

Marijuana legalization is on the ballot in three counties and five municipalities for the 2022 November Election. Like the earlier 2022 spring referendum in Ashland, these referendum all focus on recreational marijuana. The City of Ashland referendum passed by a good majority and I have a hunch many of these will pass with high margins….

2022 Election Wisconsin State Assembly
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2022 Election Wisconsin State Assembly

The stages are set for the General Election on November 8th, 2022. We have documented below information about candidates feelings and actions about marijuana reform. We hope you find this information helpful when it comes time to vote. There are of course a few candidates with no response or stance unknown, we will update those…

Wauwatosa rejects citizens wants
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Wauwatosa rejects citizens wants

In 2018 marijuana referendums, the people of Milwaukee County clearly stated their support for an end to marijuana prohibition: 70% of residents voted in support of legalizing marijuana for recreational use. In fact, a majority of the residents of every Milwaukee County municipality supported marijuana legalization. Why would any Alderman of the City of Wauwatosa…

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Republican Primary August 9th 2022

Wisconsin Governor Race – Republican Primary August 9th, 2022 Rebecca Kleefisch, Timothy Ramthun and Tim Michels are not supporting reforming cannabis laws. Neither was Kevin Nicholson who dropped out of the race in July 2022. Michels, Kleefisch, Nicholson and Ramthun said they would not even sign a medical marijuana bill into law if they are…

Senator Felzkowski public hearing on medical marijuana

To Which Committee will Republicans Send Medical Cannabis Bills to Die?

Competing medical marijuana bills are in session again for the close of the 2022 legislation cycle. The big question on our minds is, to which committee will Republicans send medical cannabis bills to die? The first Republican decriminalization bill quickly disappeared from news after Governor Evers included taxation of adult use marijuana in his second…

Senate Bill 790 – Decriminalization Committee Analysis

Senate Bill 790 – Decriminalization Committee Analysis

The Democrats comprehensive legislation addressing cannabis reform under an adult use / medical marijuana combination bill Senate Bill Number of 545 and the Republican partisan decriminalization Senate Bill 790 land in the same committee. Republican leadership picks what bills go to what committee. This is a slight diversion from early this year when the first…

Senate Bill 790 Decriminalization Co-Sponsorship Analysis

Senate Bill 790 Decriminalization Co-Sponsorship Analysis

The Senate Bill 790 decriminalization legislation co-Sponsorship analysis has to mentioned that the basics of this legislation of creating a state level statue for non criminal charges for simple marijuana possession has seen consecutive sessions in which Republicans had taken the lead on this issue. Early in 2021 before the budget process even began, SB…

Rebecca Kleefisch on pot as a potential Gov candidate
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Rebecca Kleefisch on pot as a potential Gov candidate

The Past I remember back to the 2000 through 2008 reign as Rebecca Kleefisch (R) was the Lt. Gov to Scott Walker. I checked my archives and Rebecca Kleefisch did not give any positive news statements about marijuana reform as an elected official. Her eight year run as Lieutenant Governor did not leave me with…

Adam Jarchow enters Attorney General Race
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Adam Jarchow enters Attorney General Race

Wisconsin’s historic bipartisan cannabis decriminalization bill in 2017 included a number of sponsors of cannabis law reform legislation not seen before. The legislators on this bill included a few Republicans and were led by Rep. Adam Jarchow (R-Balsam Lake). There were five other GOP cosponsors, Kathleen Bernier (R-Lake Hallie), Reps. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) Dale…

Republicans present legalization bill, choose wrong plant

Republicans present legalization bill, choose wrong plant

Republicans present legalization bill Wisconsin Republicans present legalization bill, but choose the wrong plant. 2021 started off with Republicans submitting Assembly Bill 130 / Senate Bill 164 which would have decriminalized simple marijuana possession at the state level to $100. Of course, everything marijuana reform related was gutted from the budget again this session. Senate…

Catch WI Senator Felzkowski on Tour and Say High

Catch WI Senator Felzkowski on Tour and Say High

Sessions with WI Senator Felzkowski and Rep. Callahan will be held Oct 7th, 2021: Tomahawk, WI – Tomahawk VFW Post 2687 at 9am Elcho, WI – 11:30am in Elcho Community Pavilion Aniwa, WI – 1:45pm in Aniwa at the Community Center.   Oct 8th WI Senator Felzkowski and Rep. Swearingen will be holding sessions also:…

Mequon Marijuana Meeting Sept 16th, 2021

Mequon Marijuana Meeting Sept 16th, 2021

Conversation on Cannabis legalization Thu, Sep 16, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Frank L. Weyenberg Library (Tolzman Conference Room) at 11345 N Cedarburg Rd, Mequon 53092 A 1 hour open discussion to meet and discuss marijuana legalization. Collect signatures of support. Confront Republican opposition and gain Republican allies is always on the agenda….

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Republicans mount attack against Cannabis extracts

You thought this article was going to be about Delta-8 THC, well not yet, but I bet that is coming. Rep. Knodle has already been up to some work on the issue. I was surprised not to see his name in the line up of Republicans ready to add harsher sentences to patients who use…

Erpenbach backs the bud, moving from medical to recreational backer

Earlier this month, the Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley confirmed her non support of adult use marijuana legislation. At the time of the original airing of the story on June 7th, 2021, the twelve (12) Democrat Senators were noted as split 50/50 on the issue of recreational marijuana and that is probably what lead her…

Was Democrat Senator Janet Bewley right or wrong on marijuana reform

Recently Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley (D) made some main stream marijuana news. How? By stating what to me seemed obvious….there are some Democrats who are not in favor of total legalization of cannabis, and she is one of them. Well those were not her exact words. Not only is she one of them, but…

Republican 2021 Spring Survey lacks marijuana reform

Governor Evers first budget in 2018 asked for decriminalization of personal possession of marijuana and a medical cannabis program. The Joint Finance Committee (JFC) said NO. In the Spring of 2019, many Republican Assembly Members team up to conduct a “Spring GOP Survey“. The 2019 GOP Assembly Spring Survey was worded like this: Legalization of…

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Rep. Scott Allen (R) Hosts SMART Approach to Marijuana in WI

The 97th Assembly District includes portions of the City of Waukesha and the Towns of Waukesha, Genesee, and Mukwonago. This Republican Assembly Representative from Waukesha has not co-sponsored any legislation on marijuana reform since hew was elected in 2014.  He did call for more “research” and took the time to circulate a letter among his…

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Milwaukee Marijuana Reform Moves Forward

From Bayview to Sherman Park, we all want our families to be whole and our communities to be vibrant. But far too often — at cookouts and at ballfields, near our community centers and on our blocks — Milwaukee police lean on outdated cannabis laws to stop, harass and arrest Black and Brown people, in…

Federal US Senate and Congressional Representatives from WI

US Senate and Congressional Representatives Contact information, past sponsorship history, voting records, public comments, member insights and useful links. ACCORDION Sen. Ron Johnson – R Cosponsored the Hemp Farming Bill of 2018, which would end the federal prohibition of industrial hemp. Cosponsored the Therapeutic Hemp Medical Access Act of 2017 and 2015 which would end the federal…

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2020 Wisconsin State Assembly

Last updated 5-29-2021 Assembly District # – Name – Occupation – Stance on Marijuana A=Adult Use M=Medical D=Decriminalization 1 Joel Kitchens (R – WI): Large animal veterinarian. M/D 2 Shae Sortwell (R – WI): Former U.S. Army Sergeant, U.S. Army Reserve Chemical Corps, 2009–2018. A/M/D 3 Ron Tusler (R – WI): Small business owner, law practice. Attorney. Former…

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WORK IN PROGRESS (WIP) Last updated 01/12/2023 Assembly District # – Name – Occupation – Stance on Marijuana A=Adult Use M=Medical LM=Limited Medical (Pill only) D=Decriminalization 1 Joel Kitchens (R – WI): Large animal veterinarian. M/D 2 Shae Sortwell (R – WI): Former U.S. Army Sergeant, U.S. Army Reserve Chemical Corps, 2009–2018. A/M/D 3 Ron Tusler (R –…

Make Marijuana a Priority in Wisconsin

Make Marijuana a Priority in Wisconsin

Make Marijuana a Priority in Wisconsin. As a resident of Wisconsin, we need you to help our state lawmakers move swiftly to end the failed policy of marijuana prohibition and criminalization. Session after session legislation stalls in committees and Wisconsin falls further behind on the issue. Never in modern history has there existed greater public…

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Assembly Rep Dallman (R-Green Lake) 2021 spring Mobile Office Hours

Town Hall Meetings, Listening Sessions, In District Office Hours and/or Mobile Office hours are an excellent time to meet with your elected officials one on one. No matter what they call them or label these events, they are your opportunity to either start or continue to build a relationship with your elected officials. Always remember…

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, the pot stops here, maybe…..

As Senator Scott Fitzgerald now a congressman-elect he will be leaving his seat as Senate Majority Leader,. Wisconsin Senate Republicans voted early in November 2020 to name Senator Devin LeMahieu as new Majority Leader. LeMahieu will be the new head of their caucus following an election that increased their hold on the Senate chamber by two seats.  The 9th District…

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WI Decriminalization Bill Circulated for Co-sponsorship

A WI Decriminalization Bill is currently being circulated. Do not dig too deep into this. We will be providing some analysis and updates as we go. But right now, we need people in the fields to make some noise about removing the possible felony for small amounts of marijuana possession. Yep, Governor Evers included taxation…

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Will Republican committee chairs repeat and kill the pot bills

Wisconsin had a pretty good chance to pass medical marijuana legislation in the 2019-20 legislative cycle. Governor Tony Evers proposed both medical marijuana and decriminalization in that budget. Republicans gutted anything marijuana or cannabis related from the budget. Republicans controlled both the Senate and Assembly and the various cannabis bills went to two different committees…

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Assembly Rep. Barbara Dittrich Daughter faces charges

Republican assembly representative Barbara Dittrich from Oconomowoc was just elected in 2018 and in her candidate interview stated she is “vehemently opposed to THC in any form”  has not co-sponsored any legislation on marijuana reform at all during her first two years in office.    Despite her opposition, her office conducted a 2019 Spring GOP Survey which she asked…

Marijuana Report on the Senators Up For Election in 2022
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Marijuana Report on the Senators Up For Election in 2022

16 of the 33 Senate Seats were up for election in November 2020 and the other half will be up in 2022. Starting in January 2021 after newly elected or re-elected officials take their oath of office the overall structure of the the Wisconsin State Senate will change. With Republican Senator Fitzgerald moving onto his…

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2021-22 Wisconsin Assembly Representatives – Members Occupations

Last updated 4-9-2021 Assembly District # – Name – Occupation – Stance on Marijuana A=Adult Use M=Medical D=Decriminalization 1 Joel Kitchens (R – WI): Large animal veterinarian. M/D 2 Shae Sortwell (R – WI): Former U.S. Army Sergeant, U.S. Army Reserve Chemical Corps, 2009–2018. A/M/D 3 Ron Tusler (R – WI): Small business owner, law…

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WISCONSIN Democrats ELECT LEADERSHIP FOR 2021-22

Assembly Democrats, who added two seats in the Milwaukee suburbs in the November 2020 general election, again elected Rep. Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh, to lead their caucus in the next term. Hintz was first elected as minority leader in 2017 to succeed Peter Barca, who is now Gov. Tony Evers’ revenue secretary. Rep Hintz has been…

Wisconsin 2021-22 State Assembly and Senate marijuana support graphs
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Wisconsin 2021-22 State Assembly and Senate marijuana support graphs

Continuing to digest the election on the Wisconsin state level and I have a rough draft of the 33 Senators and 99 Assembly Representatives stances on recreational and medical marijuana (with and without home grows). I am going to use a Graph / Infograph that will be alive throughout the entire legislative session and subject…

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City of Appleton lowers marijuana fines

Huge thank you to the continued efforts of the Fox Valley Libertarians for the work they do in the area and for notifying us of this meeting. Northern Wisconsin NORML Executive Director Kris Teegardin attended the Safety and Licensing Committee meeting to testify in support of the agenda item. The City of Appleton had their…

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Rep. Jessie Rodriguez Milw and Oak Creek Listening Sessions

Republican assembly representative Jessie Rodriguez from Oak Creek has not co-sponsored any legislation on marijuana reform since elected in 2013.   During 2019, the Assembly Republicans prefiled a bill for the 2020 legislative session to create a medical marijuana program in Wisconsin (Assembly Bill 750) which she failed to co-sponsor. March 2020 Republicans circulated a decriminalization bill for co-sponsorship which…

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Rep. Mark Born March/April In District Office Hours

Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam), first elected in 2012, has been somewhat quiet regarding his support for medical marijuana reform and comes in as a late co-sponsor to the Republican bill to create a medical marijuana program in Wisconsin (Assembly Bill 750). In March 2020 Republicans circulated a decriminalization bill for co-sponsorship which he failed to co-sponsor….

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Coffee with Rep. Scott Allen from Waukesha scheduled for March 12th

Are you a constituent of Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha)? Link to his District map https://maps.legis.wisconsin.gov/?asm=97&single=y Lobbyist and NORML advocates outside the district, the sign says do not apply, your membership card is no good…. signs, signs, everywhere signs…. signs point this legislator receiving a low grade in the 2020 Smoke the Vote: Candidate Scorecard and…

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Bi-partisan led decriminalization does not attract Republican co-sponsors

In my opinion, this type of decriminalization effort should have been the first marijuana reform bill submitted after the Republicans gutted everything marijuana reform from the budget. This is not new for the elephants in the room and it may not all be politically driven as some of these people just hate marijuana. It is…

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Rep. Tittl and Senator LeMahieu Hilbert and Manitowoc Meetings March 16th

Rep. Tittl was a sponsor of the 2017 decriminalization measure and is a sponsor of the 2019-20 Republican bill to create a medical marijuana program for Wisconsin.    Rep. Tittl was one of the first Republicans to publicly ask for a public hearing on medical marijuana in past sessions.   His continued efforts and willingness to work within his caucus…

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Rep. Shae Sortwell De Pere Listening Session March 9

DE PERE LISTENING SESSION of Rep. Shae Sortwell Monday, March 9, 20205-6:30pm Mulva Library, Room 101 at St. Norbert College What do you want to talk about? Come with all your questions, comments, and suggestions – and bring a friend! Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2510489229217377/ Our chapter met with Rep. Sortwell in December 2019. We found our…

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Republican Felzkowski Hints at Supporting Decrminalization.

When it comes to Decriminalization of Marijuana in Wisconsin, this is our basic recommendation to the state as printed in our Print Your Own Signature Support Page: Decriminalize personal possession of marijuana.  Replace criminal violations with civil violations (Fines not Crimes!)  Since Michigan is now an adult useage state with limits of 2.5 ounces of…

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City of Berlin discusses legalizing recreational marijuana

BERLIN, Wis. (WLUK) — The City of Berlin is discussing legalizing recreational marijuana, even though the state doesn’t allow it in any form. “As far as I know we’d be the first city in the country to do something like this,” Berlin city council member Joel Bruessel said. Bruessel wants to legalize recreational marijuana use…

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Decriminalization bill just introduced

On October 30th, 2019, Reps. David Crowley (D) and Shelia Stubbs (D) introduced legislation to decriminalize minor marijuana possession. Send a message to your lawmakers now in support of decriminalization Under current law, possession of any amount of marijuana is a misdemeanor that carries up to 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine. The…

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Can Goyke find his Republican? Vos, Loudenbeck and Kerkman “Just Say No”

What I read in all this blah blah blah news stuff is Rep. Goyke is looking for a Republican to write and pass a good marijuana decriminalization bill with. I suggest Rep. Shae Sortwell. The other thing I read is Vos distracting us from the Assembly and sending us to lobby the Senate….. sure the…

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Rep John Nygren and Sen Alberta Darling gut marijuana reform from budget

In a April 2019 news report entitled Top Republicans planning to scrap Tony Evers’ plan to decriminalize marijuana Assembly Rep. John Nygren and Senator Alberta Darling seem to be taking credit for dismembering everything marijuana reform related from the budget. Two top Republicans on Thursday said they won’t consider Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal…

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Senator Tiffany opposing decriminalization of marijuana

Think of all the children and young adults Senator Tiffany wants to make criminals just because they used marijuana. Decriminalization means replacing “crimes” with “fines” and if Senator Tiffany would think of the children, he would think differently. Past marijuana convictions could have future implications on college funding/housing, grants, scholarships, jobs and even future work…

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Republican Chuck Wichgers does not support marijuana reform

March 19, 2019 Email Update from Assembly Rep. Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) Marijuana: A Community Conversation Right now, one of the biggest debates in Madison is whether or not the state should change its laws with respect to marijuana. Should it be legalized for medicinal purposes? Should we decriminalize recreational use? These questions have implications for…

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Republican Zimmerman and Stafsholt hash out marijuana reform

Writing on the wall, sympathy or a way to get votes. Read the article and decide for yourself. I read two Republicans who expressed support for marijuana reform and I think that is great. Now we need to get them to sponsor legislation on the issue and push reform through the legislation cycle. Array of…

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Senator Stroebel: “Decriminalization is Legalization”

HERE AND NOW Stroebel: “Decriminalization is Legalization” Clip: Season 1700 Episode 1733 | 5m Republicans have voiced opposition to the governor’s plan to decriminalize marijuana. Sen. Duey Stroebel, R-Cedarburg, says there are enough issues with substance abuse in Wisconsin now, and does not want to see marijuana decriminalized. He discusses his opposition to CBD oil,…

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Republican Candidate Assembly 28 Gae Magnafici View on Marijuana

Assembly candidates give views on judicial reform, marijuana and hemp Editor’s note: Leading up to the midterm elections, the Upper St. Croix Valley League of Women Voters has posed a series of questions to local candidates on issues important to northwest Wisconsin. This is the fifth of five questions answered by Assembly District 28 candidates….

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Republican Kathleen Bernier hints towards support of recreational and adult use marijuana

For years now I have been working with both sides of the isle on marijuana reform. Some of our early meetings in 2009 and 2010 featured Republican elected officials as speakers. They are just as frustrated as we are that reform takes so long. We keep pushing on as Republicans push their caucus to do…

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Republican Michael Schraa 2018 campaign statement on marijuana reform

The upcoming referendums will pass, we all know it. The “Cannabis Question” is being asked to all candidates and incumbents. Marijuana reform is on the agenda and is not going away. Remember these statements and these names, as some will make campaign promises, some will break them and some will champion marijuana reform that never…

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Incumbent Republican Dale Kooyenga shows sympathy for medical cannabis

Back in 2017 Dale Kooyenga was one of the Republican authors of the bill to decriminalize marijuana in Wisconsin. Although his bill did not gain enough traction to pass, it made sense as a step in the right direction. Kooyenga is again making sense as he runs for Senate and is embracing the compassion aspect…

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Selthofner Interviewed for Channel 13 WEAU in Eau Claire

ASSIGNMENT 13: Legalize marijuana in Wisconsin? Activists look to puff up support following election EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) –With voters in Colorado and Washington recently approving weed for recreational use, when will Wisconsin starting blazing up? Two years ago, a proposal to legalize medical marijuana failed to make it to the Wisconsin Legislature. But with…

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