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2022 Wisconsin Marijuana Referendums

By2022 Election Coverage by Jay Selthofner Posted on10/23/2022 4:20 PM

Marijuana legalization is on the ballot in three counties and five municipalities for the 2022 November Election. Like the earlier 2022 spring referendum in Ashland, these referendum all focus on recreational marijuana. The City of Ashland referendum passed by a good majority and I have a hunch many of these will pass with high margins….

Volunteers Needed for Field Work in Shawano County

ByNorthernWINORML.org Posted on01/30/2021 12:20 PM01/30/2021 12:34 PM Updated on01/30/2021 12:34 PM

The 2nd District of the Wisconsin Senate is located in Eastern Wisconsin, and is currently composed of parts of Brown, Outagamie, Shawano, and Waupaca Counties. The district does not contain the entirety of, but is adjacent to the Green Bay metro area. Robert Cowles is the senator serving the 2nd district. He has served since 1987, and has been re-elected to another four-year terms ever since….

Diana Lawrence (D) to challenge David Murphy (R) for AD 56

ByJay Selthofner Posted on10/10/2020 9:51 AM10/01/2022 11:50 PM Updated on10/01/2022 11:50 PM

Assembly District 56 (MAP) in in parts of Outagamie and Winnebago Counties, including parts of the city of Appleton, Greenville and Winneconne. ### Diana Lawrence (D) supported legalization of marijuana in 2018 candidate interview. In her run against incumbent Murphy. In her most recent 2020 campaign news interview Lawrence said she “would take a look…

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City of Appleton Marijuana Resolution Meeting October 14th

ByJay Selthofner Posted on10/04/2020 11:15 PM10/06/2020 10:15 AM Updated on10/06/2020 10:15 AM

Huge thank you to the continued efforts of the Fox Valley Libertarians for the work they do in the area and for notifying us of this meeting. The City of Appleton is having their meeting with the Safety and Licensing committee regarding reducing the punishment of marijuana possession to $5. This meeting is most likely…

Dan Schierl (D) vs Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R) for AD 55

ByJay Selthofner Posted on10/04/2020 2:28 PM10/01/2022 11:50 PM Updated on10/01/2022 11:50 PM

Assembly District 55 in Neenah (Map) is going to see a new face for the 2019-2020 legislative session, replacing a non supportive and silent on the subject politician. On the position of marijuana reform, we have to thank Wi Eye for the candidates interviews and “marijuana” question. Board members and field activists have reported back on the…

Richard Sarnwick (D) to challenge Gary Tauchen (R)

ByJay Selthofner Posted on09/26/2020 9:00 AM10/01/2022 11:52 PM Updated on10/01/2022 11:52 PM

Wisconsin’s 6th Assembly District which includes parts of Oconto, Shawano, Waupaca and Outagamie counties, including partly in Brown County (Village of Pulaski and Town of Pittsfield). (MAP) ### Dr. Richard Sarnwick DO (D – Shawano) from Shawano ran for this office in 2018. Here is his Q&A on marijuana reform back then: Would you support changing state law to…

Congressman Mike Gallagher says Wisconsin needs to legalize cannabis and don’t wait for the feds to do it

ByJay Selthofner Posted on07/26/2020 8:19 AM09/19/2020 12:17 PM Updated on09/19/2020 12:17 PM

Maybe I am reading between the lines, but the Republican State level elected officials always say “we cannot legalize cannabis because of the federal government” and then the Republican federal government elected officials tell us that the states have the right to legalize and are protected. So what has Congressman Mike Gallagher done on the…

Assembly District 55 Republican Candidates Position on Marijuana

ByJay Selthofner Posted on07/12/2020 9:37 PM10/02/2022 12:02 AM Updated on10/02/2022 12:02 AM

Assembly District 55 in Neenah (Map) is going to see a new face for the 2019-2020 legislative session, replacing a non supportive and silent on the subject politician. ### On the position of marijuana reform, we have to thank Wi Eye for the candidates interviews and “marijuana” question. Board members and field activists have reported…

Eric Beach (R) vs Lee Snodgrass (D) for 57th Assembly District

ByJay Selthofner Posted on07/10/2020 8:36 PM10/02/2022 12:09 AM Updated on10/02/2022 12:09 AM

Eric J. Beach, a Fox Valley businessman, has announced his candidacy for 57th Assembly District. Beach served for 20+ years in the US military, 15 of those with Appleton’s own 2-127th Infantry, deploying twice to Iraq during that time. As such he brings a strong appreciation for service to the community and an intimate understanding…

Emily Voight (D) to challenge Ron Tusler (R)

ByJay Selthofner Posted on07/03/2020 10:21 PM10/02/2022 12:10 AM Updated on10/02/2022 12:10 AM

The 3rd Assembly District (MAP) includes the following : Stockbridge Sherwood Brillion Harrison Buchanan Combined Locks Kimberly Little Chute Appleton Menasha Woodville Elected in 2018, Tusler a Republican from Harrison did not sponsor any legislation on marijuana reform in 2019-2020. But he earned some extra credit points in 2019 by actually calling a voter in…

Simon Moesch (D) or Richard Sarnwick (D) vs Gary Tauchen (R)

ByJay Selthofner Posted on07/03/2020 5:47 PM10/02/2022 12:10 AM Updated on10/02/2022 12:10 AM

Wisconsin’s 6th Assembly District which includes parts of Oconto, Shawano, Waupaca and Outagamie counties, including partly in Brown County (Village of Pulaski and Town of Pittsfield). (MAP) Born and raised in Shawano, Wisconsin, Democrat Simon Moesch is looking to represent District 6 in Wisconsin’s State Assembly. Moesch is a recent college graduate from Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan…

Amanda Stuck (D) to challenge Mike Gallagher (R) for Congressional Seat

ByJay Selthofner Posted on06/30/2020 3:06 PM10/02/2022 12:10 AM Updated on10/02/2022 12:10 AM

Mike Gallagher does not support marijuana reform. Holds office U.S. House District 8 Candidate in race for U.S. House District 8 (R) Votes in 2019: The SAFE Banking Act, HR 1595: No Blumenauer/McClintock/Norton Amendment to Protect Legalization: No Contact Mike Gallagher: Email: https://gallagher.house.gov/contact/email Web: https://gallagher.house.gov/ Phone: 202-225-5665 Smoke The Vote Scorecard for Mike Gallagher VS Rep. Stuck from Appleton has…

Joni Anderson (D) vs winner of Republican Primary in Senate District 14

ByJay Selthofner Posted on06/27/2020 9:41 PM10/02/2022 12:10 AM Updated on10/02/2022 12:10 AM

The 14th District of the Wisconsin Senate is located in central Wisconsin, and is currently composed of parts of Adams, Columbia, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Outagamie, Sauk (Wi Dells & Lake Delton), Waupaca and Waushara counties.(MAP) Advisory Referendums on Marijuana in 2018 passed 78% in Marquette County and 80% in Sauk County. Former Rep. Ballweg…

Senator Olsen retires and Rep Ballweg pounces on first dibs

ByJay Selthofner Posted on02/24/2020 1:08 PM10/02/2022 12:16 AM Updated on10/02/2022 12:16 AM

I have been active with marijuana reform for over a decade. Both Senator Olsen and Rep. Ballweg seemed sympathetic back in 2009 while the Republicans were in the minority under a Dem controlled legislature. 2010 changed as Republicans took control and basically killed everything marijuana related, always. Since then, I really think both these legislators…

Republican Medical Marijuana Bill receives committee assignments

ByJay Selthofner Posted on01/19/2020 4:56 PM01/20/2020 9:32 AM Updated on01/20/2020 9:32 AM

The Republican Medical Marijuana legislation authored by Representatives Mary Felzkowski, Pat Snyder, Michael Schraa, Shae Sortwell and Senator Kathy Bernier has received Assembly Bill 750 and Senate Bill 683 and committee assignments for the 2020 legislative session. This bill would create a medical marijuana program to allow qualifying patients to access medical marijuana in Wisconsin!…