Milwaukee, Wisconsin Voters Back Non-Binding Referendum to Legalize Cannabis
Tue / Nov 15th
More than 74% of voters in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin supported a non-binding referendum on the legalization of adult-use cannabis in the state.
In Wisconsin, cannabis is illegal aside from non-psychoactive CBD oils. Until the late ’50s, Wisconsin farmers grew industrial hemp, an industry that was re-opened by the state in 2017. Learn about Wisconsin hemp and cannabis here:
Tue / Nov 15th
More than 74% of voters in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin supported a non-binding referendum on the legalization of adult-use cannabis in the state.
Fri / Sep 10th
Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture announced the state’s industrial hemp program will transfer to federal control next year.
Wed / Aug 11th
A cannabis legalization bill has been introduced in Wisconsin for the fifth consecutive legislative session despite previous versions of the bill never receiving a hearing by either the House or Senate.
Mon / Apr 19th
Wisconsin’s top Senate Republican, Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, said he will not support medical or adult-use cannabis reforms without first seeing federal movement on the issue.
Thu / Apr 15th
Wisconsin’s governor said that Illinois’ governor keeps thanking him for having so many Wisconsinites cross state lines to buy cannabis products and pay Illinois state taxes.
Tue / Apr 6th
Wisconsin is assigning notably fewer hemp cultivation permits this year compared to last.
Mon / Feb 8th
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) revealed his anticipation of cannabis legalization in the state after including revenue from legal cannabis taxes in his 2021-2022 budget proposal.
Thu / Nov 19th
Madison, Wisconsin approved a cannabis decriminalization ordinance on Tuesday that reduces the possession fines for up to 28 grams of cannabis to just $1.
Tue / Sep 29th
Officials in Rock County, Wisconsin have reduced the fine for cannabis possession to just one dollar; the fines previously ran from $150 to $500 depending on the offense.
Wed / Sep 16th
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Continuing Education Institute has partnered with Green Flower to offer the state’s first cannabis certificate program.
Fri / Nov 1st
Wisconsin lawmakers are pushing to decriminalize up to an ounce of cannabis and expunge criminal cannabis possession records for up to 28 grams. Their proposal would also ban police from vehicle searches based only on the smell of cannabis.
Tue / Feb 19th
Wisconsin’s governor has released details about his plan to decriminalize cannabis possession under 25 grams and create a medical cannabis program in the state.
Wed / Nov 7th
During yesterday’s midterm elections, voters delivered a resounding message across the country in support of reforming cannabis laws. Michigan voters… Read More
Mon / Mar 5th
Wisconsin citizens interested in farming industrial hemp can begin applying to grow the crop under the state’s pilot program unanimously… Read More
Tue / Feb 13th
The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin are suing state Attorney General Brad Schimel over whether the tribe has the… Read More
Fri / Nov 10th
Wisconsin’s legislature has unanimously passed a bill to implement an industrial hemp pilot program. The measure falls in line with… Read More
Fri / Sep 29th
The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin have adopted a “comprehensive control program” for hemp-derived CBD and announced plans to… Read More
Fri / Jul 14th
Amid a billion-dollar budget deficit, Wisconsin state Rep. Melissa Sargent is urging her colleagues to at least consider her bill… Read More
Mon / Jun 26th
A cannabis decriminalization bill in Wisconsin has drawn support from both sides of the aisle, including five Republican co-sponsors, according… Read More
Wed / Jun 14th
Members of the Green Party in Racine, Wisconsin have launched a petition campaign for direct legislation to reduce cannabis possession… Read More
Tue / Jun 6th
Disabled American Veterans Wisconsin passed a resolution supporting medical cannabis access for Wisconsin veterans with service-connected disabilities, according to the… Read More
Tue / Apr 18th
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has signed legislation legalizing the use of CBD oil for any medical condition so long as… Read More
Wed / Mar 8th
The Wisconsin legislation to allow CBD use for any medical condition so long as the patient is certified by a… Read More
Thu / Mar 2nd
Wisconsin is on the verge of expanding the state’s medical cannabis regime; however the proposal still does not allow products… Read More
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