Wisconsin Gov. Teased by Illinois Gov. for Missed Cannabis Taxes

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.

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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) said he’s “tired” of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) thanking him for the many Wisconsin residents who cross into Illinois to buy cannabis products and pay taxes to the neighboring state.

The admission, first reported by Marijuana Moment, was shared during a video statement Gov. Evers released yesterday on Twitter.

The governor has previously called for reforming the state’s cannabis laws and even included legalization and cannabis tax revenues in his 2021-2022 budget proposal. Additionally, the issue has popular support among both Democrat and Republican Wisconsinites — but the GOP-controlled legislature has so far failed to take action.

“Frankly I’m kind of tired of talking to the governor from Illinois. Whenever I get with him, he thanks me for having Wisconsinites cross the border to buy marijuana.” — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, in a statement

The governor followed up his video statement with a virtual town hall to examine the state’s legalization prospects, taking public comments and urging constituents to pressure their local officials on the issue.

Meanwhile, Illinois was the first state to legalize cannabis and establish an adult-use marketplace via the legislative process. Since its launch at the start of 2020, Illinois’ cannabis industry has repeatedly broken its monthly sales records, most recently with $109 million worth of cannabis products sold in March 2021.

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