For many years I helped out the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) and on the Smoke the Vote Project, often using my own research and time to help them keep their database updated and accurate. That time has come to an end as I am no longer an admin on the…
Back in March 2010 I asked for help with research in the Smoke the Vote project at NORML and you responded. Thank you new members and field activists for your help in research of campaign and news statements from candidates regarding marijuana reform. We have collectively archived a majority of the Wisconsin State Senate and…
To learn more about the data presented in this video, visit the Northern Wisconsin NORML website: https://www.northernwinorml.org/2020/… You can also learn more by visiting the National NORML website: https://vote.norml.org/states/WI ### Narration by: Jason Nox Egger Written by: Jason Nox Egger & Jay Selthofner Edited/Produced by: Nox Studios, Neenah, WI
The 2019-20 Smoke the Vote Candidate Scorecard and Voter guide is coming along nicely. We have all of the 2019-20 Wisconsin elected officials grades complete and an Executive Summary of the grades is also available. The “Candidate Module” of the guide is still in progress and you can help! But for this article, we are…
While these challenging times present many difficulties for those of us seeking to advance the goal of ending federal marijuana prohibition, NORML’s newly launched election tool provides our supporters with an easy and convenient way to assist in our fight for reform. Despite the ongoing crisis we are faced with, the November elections will still…
As you may remember Governor Tony Evers was for medical marijuana and decriminalization in his 2018 election campaign. He included it in his biennial budget. Somewhere after that things got stuck. The Joint Finance Committee (JFC) held public hearings to help shape the budget. After the hearings the JFC decided to remove medical marijuana from the…
Hello fellow citizens. Back on Nov. 6, 2018, the voters in Marathon County had the opportunity to weigh in on the issue of allowing an adult patient in the state of Wisconsin to be prescribed medical marijuana by their state qualified, certified personal physician. This ballot measure passed by a definitive margin of 81 ½…
As you know election day is coming up quickly and there certainly is a lot at stake. The resources to ensure that you have a say in shaping the future of Wisconsin and ensure you know where candidates for office stand when it comes to marijuana policy reform are just clicks away. The deadline to…
Northern Wisconsin NORML is pleased to announce the release of our 2020 Candidate Scorecard. This extensive database assigns a letter grade ‘A’ through ‘F’ to states’ to elected officials based upon their comments, author/co-authored/sponsored/co-sponsored legislation, voting records, interaction with NORML supporters in 2019 and the past that are specific to matters of marijuana policy. Public…
As published in the Berlin Journal Newspapers and affiliates on Thursday, October 14th, 2010. Issue Number 41. The facts are overwhelming and the smoke about marijuana is starting to clear quickly. Industrial Hemp, Medical Marijuana and Recreational Cannabis are ingredients needed for comprehensive legislation on the issue. Wisconsin is ready to lead and move FORWARD…
Located in east-central Wisconsin, the district comprises most of Winnebago County and part of southern Outagamie County. It includes all of the city of Omro and the village of Winneconne, the portion of Fox Crossing west of the Fox River, and the southern quarter of the city of Oshkosh. Republican Incumbents Michael Schraa and Nate…
Republican Incumbents Michael Schraa and Nate Gustafson were drawn into the 55th Assembly District and will have a primary battle in this 60% GOP District. The winner will advance to the final ballot to face Democrat Kyle Kehoe. Located in east-central Wisconsin, the district comprises most of Winnebago County and part of southern Outagamie County….
Of course we did much more throughout the year then just these few blog entries represent. Behind the scenes website maintenance, phone calls, meetings, training sessions, zoom conferences and an election year makes the research task on candidates a huge one. This past year, with a record number of candidates and a global pandemic, chapter…
Unlike the State Assembly with 99 seats with all seats up for election every two years, the Wisconsin State Senate has 33 Seats and only half of them are up for election every four years. This election cycle for 2020, the “even” numbered Senate seats (16 of them in total) are up for election, but…
*Update November 4th, 2020 Election Winners are in green!! Kim Jensen (D – WI) Assembly District (AD) 1 Emily Voight (D – WI) AD 3 Kathy Hinkfuss (D – WI) AD 4 Richard Sarnwick (D – WI) AD 6 *Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D – WI) AD 8 *David Bowen (D – WI) AD 10 – Incumbent *Dora…