Wisconsin cannabis

Famous Yeti's Pizza in Stoughton, Wisconsin is under investigation by health officials following reports that its pizzas were unintentionally contaminated with THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana. What Happened: Multiple customers reported feeling symptoms such as dizziness, anxiety and...

Donald Trump's unexpected support for cannabis legalization has become a surprising focal point in the 2024 election. His endorsement in Florida may be part of a larger strategy to sway critical swing states like Arizona, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan, where cannabis reform is gaining...

The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) and the Wisconsin Tribal Task Force on Cannabis unveiled their latest initiative on Tuesday. Named the Wisconsin Wellness campaign, it is aimed squarely at the legalization of medical cannabis in the state. As the only state in the Upper Midwest...

Cannabis use of any kind is illegal in Wisconsin. Even in light of the Biden administration’s plan to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III substance through the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Wisconsin Republicans are strongly against recreational use, while their proposal to...

National hemp and cannabis industry leaders recently convened with Tribal Nations from across Wisconsin at the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA)'s second annual "Wisconsin Cannabis Industry and Policy Summit." The cannabis summit provided industry education, advocacy, and...

GOP members disagree over having a state-run dispensary system versus private dispensaries. Here are the culprits. A Republican-backed proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin appears to be dead in the water for this legislative session. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos acknowledged on...

A leading Republican advocate of medical marijuana in Wisconsin is pessimistic about a cannabis bill passing this legislative season.  What happened: Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R), who's been known for her effort on medical marijuana reform said that there's “no appetite” in the Senate to...

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R) confirmed Tuesday that he is not planning to compromise with state Senate Republicans on a medical marijuana legalization proposal.  Last week, Wisconsin's Republican legislators introduced a highly restrictive medical marijuana bill that covers a short list...

A long-time cannabis advocate and lawmaker is determined to carefully assess a medical marijuana bill that Wisconsin's Republican legislators introduced on Monday. "I am thoroughly reviewing every provision of this bill because the devil truly is in the details," State Senator Melissa Agard (D-...

Wisconsin GOP unveils a medical cannabis bill limiting access to non-smokable forms for severe illnesses, reflecting a cautious shift. Wisconsin’s Republican legislators introduced a medical marijuana bill on Monday that covers a short list of qualifying conditions that patients can only...

After offering a sneak peek earlier this month, a group of bipartisan lawmakers in Wisconsin have now officially presented a proposal to decriminalize the possession of marijuana. Under Assembly Bill 861, from Reps. Shae Sortwell, R-Two Rivers, Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, D-Milwaukee, Dave Considine (D)...

Wisconsin's Republican leaders, including Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, signaled progress in legalizing medical marijuana in 2023. A bill reflecting Minnesota's medical program approach is set for reintroduction in January 2024. Political Momentum Despite missing a public hearing in 2023,...

A bipartisan group of lawmakers in Wisconsin is seeking to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Under the measure from Reps. Shae Sortwell, R-Two Rivers, Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, D-Milwaukee, and Sen. Lena Taylor, D-Milwaukee, the possession of 14 grams of marijuana would be...

Will Republican Opposition Cost This State $170M Annually In Cannabis Tax Revenue? Legal recreational cannabis sales in the Wisconsin could result in nearly $170 million annually in tax revenue, reported Marijuana Moment citing data from the state's Department of Revenue. That is, if state...

A legislative duo of Wisconsin Democrats introduced a measure that seeks to legalize the recreational use and possession of up to five ounces of cannabis by those 21 and older statewide. The legislation, unveiled on Friday by Senate Minority Leader Melissa Agard and Rep. Darrin B. Madison, would...