Late to the Bill, Right on Time: Why Karen Kirsch’s AB 747 Co-Sponsorship Matters
Even after a legislative session has expired, it still matters when lawmakers agree to co-sponsor legislation. Here’s why: 1️⃣ Signals Commitment for the Next Session…
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Wisconsin Democrats Go All In on 2026 Cannabis Legalization Bill SB 1045
Wisconsin Democrats have drawn a clear line heading into the 2026 election cycle — and they are unified! The 2026 cannabis legalization proposal (Wisconsin Senate…
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Bob Donovan (R) all over the 2026 hemp bills
Recently hemp cannabis came under attack by Republicans with a bill to ban hemp cannabis, but also some Republicans co-sponsored a bill to regulate and…
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Testin Kurtz Hemp Bill Co-sponsorship analysis and committee assignment
Let’s start with AB 606 / SB 681 as a review. The “Three Tier Bill“ a hemp Regulation bill labeled as “A Bad Deal for…
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Rep Swearingen will not back down the Three Tier Bill
Rob Swearingen and the New Hemp Bill Rep. Swearingen has had many chances to be a team player and instead of giving some love to…
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Wisconsin’s Fourth Hemp Bill: A New Chapter in a Turbulent Legislative Session
Wisconsin’s hemp industry is heading into yet another round of legislative wrangling, as a fourth hemp bill is now being circulated for co-sponsorship in the…
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AB 606 Public Hearing Testimony, Senate Hearing Speculations
Here is the testimony from the Public Hearing for AB 606 – Three Tier Hemp Regulation Bill. Wisconsin’s New “Hemp Regulation” Bill: A Bad Deal…
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Oppose Three-Tier System Regulation of Hemp Bill
Wisconsin’s New “Hemp Regulation” Bill: A Bad Deal for Farmers, Small Businesses, and Consumers Assembly Bill 606 and was introduced on October 29th, 2025 and…
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Republican Candidate Assembly 28 Gae Magnafici View on Marijuana
Assembly candidates give views on judicial reform, marijuana and hemp Editor’s note: Leading up to the midterm elections, the Upper St. Croix Valley League of…
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Wisconsin Assembly and Senate Committee Member Target Districts
Wisconsin Assembly and Senate Committee Member Target Districts will change and vary from session to session, but there are some familiar names on this list….
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Testin talks hemp with Mid-West Farm Report
Not as much ice fishing (and remember Free Ice Fishing Weekend is upcoming on Jan 17th and 18th, 2026 – I saw it on The…
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Public Hearing Jan 8, 2026 for SB 682
Showdown Begins in Wisconsin Legislature as Competing Hemp Bills Head Toward Public Hearings MADISON, WI — A key public hearing has now been scheduled in…
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Cannabis Profile: William Penterman (R)
William Penterman Secures Re-Election After Moving to a Safer District Under New Legislative Maps With the implementation of Wisconsin’s new legislative maps, Representative William Penterman…
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SD 31: Jeff Smith (D) vs Jesse James (R) Competitive Senate District 2026
Two entrenched incumbents battle it out in the new Senate District 31 during the 2026 Election cycle. With the new maps, Jesse James is drawn…
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Charly Ray announces Senate Run in 2026
The Democrat in the Senate District 25 race in Wisconsin has announced and is already talking hemp cannabis. I was able to speak with him…
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A Big Day for Cannabis Reform in Wisconsin — and the Work Ahead
Today marked a significant moment in Wisconsin’s long-running cannabis reform movement as I attended the public press conference unveiling comprehensive legislation addressing adult-use marijuana, medical…
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Call Senator Kapenga – Hold a Public Hearing
Sen. Chris Kapenga’s Anti-Cannabis Crusade Just Hit a Wall — And It’s Time for Voters to Push Back Earlier this year came the most unexpected…
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Testin vs Swearingen Committee Death Match
Rob Swearingen and the New Hemp Bill Rep. Swearingen has had many chances to be a team player and instead of giving some love to…
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Angie Sapik announces Senate Run in 2026
I all but predicted Angie Sapik would run for this seat after the new maps were out. The 2026 election cycle will test the 2nd…
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Farewell, Governor Evers — Thanks for Everything
Governor Tony Evers has officially announced he will not seek a third term in the 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial election. His decision caps off over five…
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AD 90: Amaad Rivera Wagner (D) vs Jessica Henderson (R)
The Assembly District 90 is a Democrat stronghold of sorts and after the redistricting process the new maps for this district heavily favor the Democrat….
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AD 53: Shukoski (D) vs Kaufert (R)
The 53rd Assembly district of Wisconsin is located in eastern Wisconsin, the district comprises pars of northeast Winnebago County and southern Outagamie County. It includes…
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Green Bay & AD 90 will get new face
The Assembly District 90 is a Democrat stronghold of sorts and after the redistricting process the new maps for this district heavily favor the Democrat….
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Gov Evers ballot initiative special session
Gov Evers special session on ballot initiatives would have created a statewide binding referendum process through a constitutional amendment, allowing voters to file petitions with the…
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Did Democrat Rep Doyle Dump Cannabis Reform
A whole bunch of signature pages were turned in from the La Crosse area. Most of them had been signed at Tree Huggers Co-op. We…
