Economics – Northern WI NORML (2010

Mitigating The COVID-19 Crisis By Evolving Cannabis Policies

ByNorthernWINORML.org Posted on04/07/2020 7:39 PM09/06/2021 5:58 PM Updated on09/06/2021 5:58 PM

National NORML released a memo for use with state lawmakers, cannabis regulators, prosecutors, and other interested parties to provide an easy and simple list of recommendations of how to quickly evolve marijuana policies around the country in the ongoing effort to mitigate the spread and destruction of COVID-19. In light of the ongoing effort to promote public and health safety,…

Wisconsin – A Hub for Cannabis Innovation by Rep. Sargent

ByNorthernWINORML.org Posted on11/13/2019 4:20 PM12/07/2019 7:08 PM Updated on12/07/2019 7:08 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: November 12, 2019 Contact: Representative Melissa Sargent Email: Rep.Sargent@legis.wi.gov Phone: (608)-266-0960 Wisconsin— A Hub for Cannabis Innovation MADISON– Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement in support of the passage of AB-206 during today’s Assembly Floor Session: “Wisconsin has the opportunity to be the hemp and cannabis hub of the…

Prohibition and Legalization Economics 101 Discussed on WPR Ben Merens

ByJay Selthofner Posted on02/24/2012 10:03 AM09/20/2019 7:49 PM Updated on09/20/2019 7:49 PM

At Issue Econ 101 – a chance to ask your questions about our economy. What’s on your mind this week about the economy? One of our members, field activist and a medical marijuana refugee spends some time on the road traveling throughout Northeast Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. The economy is always on his mind. Helping…

Harvest Fest Fashion Show planned for Oct 1st

ByJay Selthofner Posted on09/17/2011 10:05 AM09/20/2019 5:39 AM Updated on09/20/2019 5:39 AM

Looks like the 41st Annual Great Midwest Marijuana Festival is set to be in high gear this year. Recently announced was the ‘first ever’ Harvest Fest Fashion Show, which will occur during the Saturday, October 1st portion of Harvest Fest. Stay tuned for more details, check the quick schedule of events for Harvest Fest…

Documentaries | Economics | Politics | Video

Did You Know: War on Drugs Edition

ByJay Selthofner Posted on08/11/2011 9:10 AM09/20/2019 4:00 AM Updated on09/20/2019 4:00 AM

Did You Know: War on Drugs Edition A video for anyone who wants to better understand the failures of prohibition and learn more about alternatives that have proven to be more cost-effective, safe, and humane. Brought to you by the International Centre for Science in Drug Policy — where science, not ideology, drives illicit drug…

Business | Canna Business | Economics | Small Business

All industries would receive a boost from legal marijuana for states leading the way

ByJay Selthofner Posted on10/08/2010 12:59 PM10/01/2019 1:03 AM Updated on10/01/2019 1:03 AM

Most people understand that industrial hemp means jobs in agricultural, transportation, manufacturing, sales, development and ancillary industries associated with growing a plant crop, cultivating, processing and refining a seed crop for food, fuel and fiber. One analogy being used is “Industrial Hemp is like field corn, you process that plant into basically everything; Medical Marijuana…

Economics | Editorials | Letters to Editor

Farmers deserve more credit, Nelson says

Byrattleyoursaber Posted on10/05/2010 11:52 AM09/20/2019 3:58 AM Updated on09/20/2019 3:58 AM

As printed in the Waushara Arugs Newspapers, Published by Wautoma Newspapers, Inc. Wautoma Wisconsin. Wednesday, October 6th, 2010. Volume 151 No 40 Link to Waushara Argus Website: http://www.wausharaargus.com/ It’s fall out and I just wanted to take a second out to mention my heros – the farmers of not only Waushara County, but everywhere. As…

Economics | Hemp | Industrial Hemp | Research | Uncategorized

First hemp house built in United States

ByJay Selthofner Posted on10/03/2010 10:50 AM09/21/2019 1:25 AM Updated on09/21/2019 1:25 AM

As I campaign around my district, it is becoming more of an education process than a traditional political campaign. People in the district understand I want to legalize marijuana, but they are just beginning to understand just how much this type of legislation will impact the states that seize the opportunity. The United States is…

Economics | Editorials | Hemp | Industrial Hemp

Other uses for marijuana besides ingestion

ByNorthernWINORML.org Posted on09/01/2010 4:20 AM04/01/2020 10:07 PM Updated on04/01/2020 10:07 PM

As printed in the Ripon Commonwealth Press on September 2nd, 2010. Issue No. 35 in print on Thursday, September 2nd, 2010. www.riponpress.com TO THE EDITOR: (Re: “Don’t get high — get real,” July 1, 2010) I would have to respectfully disagree with Mr. Lyke. When marijuana/hemp/cannabis was made illegal, it was done so by racism…

Tax and Cannabis

ByNORMLRoy Posted on07/28/2010 5:17 PM09/20/2019 8:01 PM Updated on09/20/2019 8:01 PM

Your July 20 Guest Column about people hating tax and the marijuana advocates want to be taxed caught my eye. Americans sure do hate tax, but our greed can make us overlook the need for government to be funded. Study the USA Alcohol Prohibition. As for pot advocates wanting to be taxed … maybe they…

Economics | Editorials | Industrial Hemp

Hemp declared illegal to save corporate profits

ByNorthernWINORML.org Posted on06/07/2010 11:36 PM12/09/2017 11:50 AM Updated on12/09/2017 11:50 AM

Hemp declared illegal to save corporate profits Written by Justin Kemp Published June 1, 2010, 7:16pm in the Kenosha News What people don’t know is WHY cannabis and hemp are illegal. Hemp, a member of the Cannabis family, was the most profitable crop ever. With great durability and strength from the hemp fiber you could…