September 2017

Senate Hearing Oct. 10 on GOP-sponsored bipartisan hemp bill SB119

The Wisconsin Senate’s Committee on Agriculture, Small Business and Tourism is holding a public hearing on the bipartisan GOP-sponsored hemp bill SB119 on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 10:02 AM in 411 South at the Capitol.

The committee is chaired by Sen. Terry Moulton (R-Chippewa Falls) and has 9 members, 5 Republicans and 4 Democrats. Seven bill sponsors are on the committee, Senators Testin, Harsdorf, Vinehout, Lena Taylor, Larson, Moulton and Tiffany.

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Sen. Chris Larson

Sen. Kathleen VinehoutSen

Small Business and Tourism

Wisconsin St. Croix Chippewa Tribe to produce and sell CBD per release

Marijuana Business Daily first reported plans by Wisconsin’s St. Croix Chippewa Tribe to produce CBD-rich hemp plants and distribute cannabidiol on Sept. 27. Cannabadger has obtained a copy of a press release from the tribe announcing their decision to move forward, titled, “American Indian Tribe Adopts Comprehensive Cannabidiol Control Program and Announces Plan to Open Cannabidiol Business in State Where Cannabidiol is Legal.”

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State says Wisconsin pot tax revenues could top $100 million by 2020

MADISON: In a new fiscal estimate from the Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue on Rep. Melissa Sargent's cannabis legalization bill, AB 482, the Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue predicts that if the legislation is enacted into law, both state and local governments will see large revenue increases.

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Sept. 11-18 marks 20th anniversary of 1997 Wisconsin Journey For Justice

The 1997 Wisconsin Journey for Justice was a pivotal event in medical cannabis advocacy both for Wisconsin and myself personally. Sept. 11-18, 2017 is the 20th anniversary of the week Wisconsin medical cannabis pioneer Jacki Rickert, joined by 15 medical cannabis patients along with supporters, departed her home in Mondovi to undertake a week long wheelchair Journey for Justice ending at the Wisconsin Capitol in Madison.

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1997 AB 560

Compassionate IND program

Wisconsin Journey for Justice

Wisconsin anti-cannabis zealot Leah Vukmir announces US Senate run

UPDATED: News reports indicate State Sen. Leah Vukmir (R-Wauwatosa) has announced plans to run for the Republican nomination to challenge U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) in 2018.

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CARERS Act

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Marquette Law School Poll

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