Colorado was the first state in the union to legalize adult use cannabis, and as one of the more mature markets in the country, the economic impact is undeniable. Colorado and Wisconsin have similar populations, so let’s take a closer look at the numbers. As of May 2020, Colorado has estimated annual product sales at…
As we know from the past, Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Falls) has not been friendly to cannabis reform in Wisconsin. She has held this Senate seat for nearly 30 years and held onto her prohibitionist position just as long. Alberta Darling disapproved of Tony Evers’ plan to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin, saying in January 2019: “Right…
Republican Assembly District 30 Rep. Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls) is not new to talking about marijuana reform this legislative session. He, fellow Republican Rob Stafsholt, R-New Richmond and Democratic Senator Patty Schachtner hashed out marijuana reform in their districts in February of 2019. After I read the article I basically saw two Republicans and one…
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…
The Wisconsin GOP majority removed all mention of reforming our harsh and unreasonable cannabis laws this past budget cycle. However they seemed more than happy to increase the money we spend incarcerating people in this state. Last year our corrections budget was 202.8 million dollars and in the future that price tag will be much…
Is it high time to legalize in Wisconsin? No … The harmful effects on health and society outweigh any potential benefits By VAN WANGGAARD | April 2019 Fifteen years ago, Wisconsin outlawed public smoking because it is harmful. Today, many of the same anti-smoking advocates favor legalizing marijuana because they believe it isn’t harmful. The…
Cannabis consumers are as varied as the stars in the sky. We come from all walks of life. No two cannabis consumers are exactly the same. The one thing we have in common is our undying belief in the wonders of the cannabis plant. Cannabis culture is one of the few that celebrate diversity. No…
The Cannabis plant as a whole, including all cannabinoids (THC, CBD, and many others) found within, should be fully legal for adults to possess, grow, and use – for medicine, for creating a livelihood, and/or for fun! The medical, economic, and personal benefits of Cannabis are undeniable at this point, and the unjust laws, that…
State Assembly District 56: Murphy, Lawrence share views on roads, Foxconn, legalizing pot Incumbent Assembly Representative David Murphy (R-Greenville) in a campaign news article gave some in his district hope for medical cannabis reform. He has served the district since 2012 and our chapter has held many meeting, events and rallies in his district. In…
We at Northern Wisconsin NORML have worked in this part of the state with Field Activists and County Leaders and feel Rep. Pat Snyder says more to constituents on the issue of medical marijuana then he does the news, but at least is always open to discuss medical marijuana. WAUSAU – Voters in the Wausau…
Minnesota legislators made no time to talk about medical cannabis this past year. Sad that Minnesota keeps its government nose between a doctor and patient. Culture change is difficult. Decades ago while working as a RN the health care industry started to use CGI “Continuous Quality Improvement” programs to evaluate outcomes of health care. “Evidenced…
Hi I am Amy I am a proud mother of 3 great kids and a wife to a loving husband. I am also a PTO secretary and school volunteer and a full time Marketing student; my dream is to work in Charity Fundraising. I was a Girl Scout leader for 2 years. As a leader I emphasized…
Since I have become a commissioned activist team member for NORML I have been flooded with many emails, mainly thanking me for my work. Something else has come up a number of times as well, the wonderful question “Can you get me some pot?” With a huge smile on my face I answer this question…
This Wednesday, December 7th from 5-8 p.m. there will be a very informative meeting at UW Oshkosh Reeve Union Hall discussing the Cannabis hemp plant. This will be a meeting of facts regarding the Cannabis plant and putting the fiction/lies told about it to the curb. Its funny how we have all this talk about…
Last week’s [Region Oct. 18, 2011] article about the Baudette budget problems to fully fund a police department ended with our Sherriff being quoted saying “…safety of area citizens is in jeopardy with the rise in drugs- marijuana, methamphetamines and new drugs like bath salts and Molly”. During work as a RN in Detox I’ve…