Senate Democrats unanimously elected Sen. Janet Bewley, the party’s second in charge, to lead their caucus through the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. She replaces Sen. Jennifer Shilling, D-La Crosse, who was elected minority leader in 2015. In 2018 the City of Superior decriminalized small amounts of marijuana and the City of Ashland approved measures about declaring a resolution…
2019 proved to be a tough year in the state legislature. With a Democratic governor and Republicans controlling both the Senate and Assembly, few bills were passed aside from the state budget. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) says he’s frustrated and hoped for a better rapport with the Evers administration. “I think the governor, not…
Several states and the District of Columbia have adopted expansive laws legalizing marijuana for recreational use. DrydenWire.com reached out to area lawmakers that are the representatives for the bulk of our viewers to get their thoughts on legalizing marijuana in Wisconsin. Senator Janet Bewley (D – Ashland) representing Senate District 25, Representative Romaine Quinn (R -Rice Lake) representing Assembly District 75, and Representative Nick Milory (D…
Have you heard of Senate Bill 545 yet? It is a comprehensive legislation addressing cannabis reform. Adult use/medical marijuana combination bill (LRB-4361) has been assigned the Senate Bill Number of 545. The bill is awaiting an assembly bill number assignment. For the first time in the history of Wisconsin legislation, a majority of the Democratic…
Democratic Party Picnic guests will include Governor Tony Evers, AG Kaul, Democratic Senator Leader Janet Bewley, Senator Lena Taylor & Candidates for US Senate. Members of the Wisconsin Cannabis Activist Network will be on hand as well. When: Sat, September 11, 12pm – 6pm Where: City of Berlin, Riverside Park, Shelter #2 (map) Description: Contact…
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…
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 one…
Last updated 4-9-21 Andre Jacque (R – WI) Holds office State Senate District 1: Former communications and planning director, and environmental consultant. (Opposed) Robert Cowles (R – WI) Holds office State Senate District 2: Current small business owner and legislator. Former director of an alternative energy division for a communications construction company. (Limited Medical) Timothy Carpenter (D…
In the Executive Summary of the Smoke the Vote Candidate Scorecard and Voter Guide we learned that of the 33 Senators in Wisconsin, half are up for election each cycle. In November 2020 the “even” numbered Senate Districts are up for election. 16 of the 33 Senate Seats are up for election in November 2020. …
Representative Romaine Quinn Majority Caucus Vice-Chair Assembly District 75 (R – Barron) recently co-authored the Republican led version of medical marijuana for Wisconsin. As we all know, two versions of medical marijuana are floating around out there, this one and a bi-partisan bill by Republican Senator Patrick Testin along with Republican Assembly Representatives Kitchens, Edming…
A new piece of legislation for the 2019-2020 Wisconsin cycle includes a bipartisan medical cannabis (marijuana) attempt authored by Sen. Jon Erpenbach (D- West Point), Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) and Rep. Chris Taylor (D-Madison). Many expected the legislation to head directly to The Senate Health Committee chaired by author of the bill, Senator Testin….
Wisconsin Assembly and Senate Committee Member Target Districts will change and vary from session to session, but there are some familiar names on this list. Anyone who is listed as a Sponsor or Supporter of Marijuana Reform probably does not need as much work in their districts as do these other people. We…
This was an informal meeting, and we did not host a video this month. Board members present: Nox, Jessie. We did not have a quorum and led an informal discussion with Rich, Gene, and the few other members who attended. Feb 2014 Treasurer’s Report: Beginning Bal $845, PayPal $272.41, Spreadshirt $9.71, Contributions $150.05, Expenses $334.34…
Meeting was called to Order at 5:30pm. We decided to stay downstairs since it was empty, and a small group. Due to this, we did not host a video this month. Roll Call for Board of Directors: Danielle, Jason, Jay, Jessica, Linda. Public Comments: (Comments due not need to be addressed at this meeting, but…