Wisconsinites Who Use Medical Marijuana Wait For Laws And Research To Catch Up
Marijuana Industry NewsMedical MarijuanaWisconsin November 13, 2019 0
After four decades of using strong prescription drugs to treat Crohn’s disease, a chronic digestive disorder, Patty developed an aggressive form of skin cancer. “It’s because my body has been suppressed for so long, it can’t fight it ,” the Wisconsin resident said. Patty, who has worked at her... Read more
New Research Challenges Arguments Made Both For And Against Medical Marijuana
Marijuana Industry NewsWisconsin November 6, 2019 0
There have been lots of arguments made both for and against medical marijuana. But there are flaws in claims made on both sides. That’s what researchers at the Wisconsin Policy Forum found with their latest report. Mark Sommerhauser, communications director/policy researcher at Wisconsin Policy Forum, says that their conclusions... Read more
Democrats Present Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana In Wisconsin
Marijuana Industry NewsWisconsin November 1, 2019 0
Black people in Wisconsin make up almost 7% of the state population yet are roughly 40% of Wisconsin’s prison inmates. Lawmakers and community organizers at a press conference Wednesday presented a bill that would decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. The goal: to reduce the number of people of color in jail. Just like... Read more
Wisconsin Senate leader snuffs medical marijuana bill that appeared to have some GOP backing
Marijuana Industry NewsWisconsin September 22, 2019 0
MADISON – The leader of the state Senate all but ruled out adopting medical marijuana legislation Friday, just hours after backers released their bill on the issue. Supporters had hoped they could gain traction on the bill because of support from some Republicans who control the Legislature. But... Read more
Marijuana advocates have hope but face hurdles as Wisconsin eyes legalization
Marijuana Industry NewsMedical MarijuanaRecreational MarijuanaWisconsin April 9, 2019 0
Gary Storck has been here before. For decades, Storck, a longtime medical marijuana advocate from Madison, has been pushing the state Legislature to legalize his medicine. Storck suffers from glaucoma. He uses cannabis to slow progression of the disease, which is gradually robbing him of his sight. The first... Read more
Wisconsin governor calls for decriminalization of recreational marijuana use
Marijuana Industry NewsWisconsin February 19, 2019 0
Gov. Tony Evers wants to allow Wisconsin residents to carry or sell small amounts of marijuana and legalize its use for medical reasons, aides said Sunday. Evers will propose in his first state budget proposal to decriminalize marijuana if its users, manufacturers and distributors handle 25 grams or fewer and create... Read more
