Cannabis Reform and the 2025-26 Legislative Committees: A Missed Opportunity for Progress? As a political consultant deeply invested in advancing cannabis reform in Wisconsin, I’ve…
Congressman Tony Wied, representing Northeast Wisconsin, has been appointed to the House Agriculture Committee, a development that underscores the challenges and opportunities within the agricultural…
The Joint Committee on Finance (or Joint Finance Committee, JFC) could be the most important committees of the Wisconsin Legislature. It is responsible for writing…
Reflecting on 2024: A Pivotal Year for Wisconsin As the year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the events, achievements, and challenges…
Review: A Political Consultant’s Perspective on Wisconsin’s Medical Marijuana DiscussionThe WPR article highlights State Senator Dianne Hesselbein’s announcement that Wisconsin Senate Democrats will introduce a…
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…
The Wisconsin State Public Defender (SPD) Office is entering a new era of leadership under Jennifer Bias, who was appointed State Public Defender in late…
On Monday, December 9th, after presenting Dane County Executive Melissa Agard with a well-deserved award during an event at Pinebox in Madison, the Wisconsin Cannabis…
Bridging Cigar Lounges and Cannabis Reform in Wisconsin: Challenges and Opportunities Wisconsin’s Assembly Bill 451 (AB 451 2023-24)), introduced by Representative Nate Gustafson and supported…
Wisconsin’s Medical Marijuana Reform: A Stalemate Under Republican Leadership Medical marijuana has remained a hot-button issue in Wisconsin, with public support for reform growing over…
With Senator Shelley Moore Capito’s elevation to a prominent leadership role within the Senate Republican caucus, the outlook for federal cannabis reform faces potential headwinds….
As the Wisconsin State Senate prepares for the upcoming legislative session, Senator Dianne Hesselbein is set to once again lead the Senate Democrats, reaffirming her…
The Assembly Democrats made significant gains in the 2024 election, securing 10 additional seats and increasing their caucus to 45 members out of the 99…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a one-year extension of the delay in enforcing its rule mandating that all hemp products sold in…
With Thune’s long-standing opposition to cannabis reform and his recent elevation to a key leadership role, the path forward for federal cannabis legalization could become…
On November 7, 2024, in a unanimous vote, the Clark County Board of Supervisors approved a new ordinance regarding hemp-derived cannabinoids. Specifically, the county ordinance:…
Assistant Majority Leader Jon Plumer (R-Lodi), who served during the 2023-24 legislative session, chose not to seek re-election in 2024, leaving a notable vacancy in…
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The 58th Assembly district of Wisconsin is located in southeastern Wisconsin, the district comprises parts of central and eastern Washington County, including the villages of…
The 50th Assembly district of Wisconsin is located in southern Wisconsin, the district comprises all of Green County, and parts of southwest Dane County including…
Signing up to become a cannabis activist is an important first step in helping us move the needle on legal cannabis consumption in Wisconsin. By…
On Oct 5th, 2024 The Wisconsin Cannabis Activist Network presented Rep. Lee Snodgrass (D) the 2024 Cannabis Legalization Leader Award. The award was presented to…
The 27th Assembly District is located in eastern Wisconsin, the district comprises much of Sheboygan County and parts of southeast Manitowoc County and northeast Fond…
The 52nd Assembly District of Wisconsin is located in eastern Wisconsin, the district comprises part of southern Outagamie County, including most of the city of…
Both candidates have indicated they will be attending the Pizza, Pot and Politics – Fox Valley Marijuana Meet and Greet on Saturday October 5th from…