Resolution Cuts Pot Possession Fine to $1
Sup. Ortiz-Velez's county resolution will be mirrored by Glendale proposal, says Mayor Kennedy.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Would Use Marijuana Legalization to Pay For Education, Equity
Evers will include proposal in his upcoming executive budget.
Feb 7th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneGov. Evers Proposes Legalizing Marijuana, Investing Portion of Revenue in Equity Initiatives and Rural Schools
Governor’s proposal regulates and taxes marijuana much like alcohol, generates more than $165 million annually beginning in Fiscal Year 2023
Feb 7th, 2021 by Gov. Tony EversCounty Supervisors Back $1 Pot Penalty
8 board members push plan slashing $500 penalty for possession.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Gretchen SchuldtCannabis Reform Gets Bipartisan Support
Appleton reduces fines for possession. Two Republican legislators are leading voices for change.
Nov 8th, 2020 by Isiah HolmesA Day to Consider Legalizing Pot
It can actually be a gateway to prosperity and increased opportunity, says state representative.
Apr 20th, 2020 by Isiah HolmesBlack People Four Times More Likely to Get Arrested for Marijuana Possession in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 14th highest racial disparities in arrests, among 17 states where arrests for marijuana increased from 2010 to 2018
Apr 20th, 2020 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin‘When, Not If’ Medical Marijuana Is Legalized
Lawmakers of both parties privately agree it will be legalized, legislator tells Milwaukee Press Club.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioState Residents Cross Border for Legal Pot
Hundreds of Wisconsin buyers heading to Illinois now that it has legalized marijuana.
Jan 3rd, 2020 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Bill Legalizes Medical Marijuana
But Fitzgerald and Vos immediately throw cold water on idea.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioMore People Using Pot as Medicine
But state laws and research not yet on their side.
Nov 9th, 2019 by Shayli Kipnis, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismBill Eases Burdens On Pot Offenders
Bipartisan bill would expunge records of 89,000 marijuana offenders, helping them get better jobs, wages.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Natalie Yahr, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismPot Possession Charges Cause Big Problems
17,000 arrested in state in 2018. Negative consequences include loss of jobs, housing and financial aid.
Nov 2nd, 2019 by Natalie Yahr, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismBill Would Decriminalize Pot Possession
Democratic plan ends criminal penalties for up to 28 grams of marijuana.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioSenator Larson Continues to Support Legalization and Decriminalization of Marijuana
"Support for legalizing and decriminalizing marijuana in Wisconsin has grown to be popular for many reasons."
Oct 30th, 2019 by State Sen. Chris LarsonRep. Stubbs, Lt. Gov. Barnes Announce Legislation Decriminalizing Marijuana
"The mass incarceration of African American men who have been disproportionately charged and imprisoned for low-level marijuana offenses is something that must be urgently addressed."
Oct 30th, 2019 by State Rep. Shelia StubbsRisser Calls for Decriminalizing Marijuana
Wisconsin marijuana laws have a disproportionately negative effect on communities of color.
Oct 30th, 2019 by State Sen. Fred RisserDemocrats Push Medical Marijuana, Red Flag Law
Democratic legislators want to take up issues during fall legislative session.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioBipartisan Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana
But Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald strongly opposes the bill.
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Isiah HolmesPot Tourism in Illinois?
Could Illinois become a tourist destination for Wisconsinites that like marijuana?
Sep 30th, 2019 by Melanie ConklinCould Legal Marijuana Revitalize Communities?
State legislatures set the rules impacting who will succeed in the marijuana business.
Sep 24th, 2019 by Parker Schorr, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismShilling Backs Medical Cannabis Efforts
Democrats renew efforts to legalize medical cannabis
Sep 20th, 2019 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingRep. Shankland Coauthors Legislation to Legalize Medical Cannabis in Wisconsin for Fourth Consecutive Session
"This commonsense bill will make a real difference in the lives of people who are suffering, and if passed, will improve their quality of life significantly."
Sep 20th, 2019 by State Rep. Katrina ShanklandMarijuana Can Lead to Deportation for Immigrants
Even in areas where it's legal, can cause problems for immigrants.
Aug 6th, 2019 by Ting-Chia Kan, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismPot Arrests 4 Times Higher for Blacks
Statewide racial disparity in arrests for pot possession cited in Gov. Evers’ decriminalization proposal.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Izabela Zaluska, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismIndependent Business Association of Wisconsin (IBAW) presents Marijuana, Changing Laws, and Its Effect on the Workplace
"Join us for a morning covering many aspects of a very complex business – and social – issue."
Jul 4th, 2019 by Independent Business Association of Wisconsin