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Milwaukee, WI–“Governor Evers is doing the right thing for Wisconsinites by moving forward to legalize medical marijuana. Families in Wisconsin deserve the right to legally access medical marijuana to alleviate a wide variety of symptoms related to medical conditions, such
For Further Information Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wi.gov Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement concerning Governor Evers’ marijuana proposal that was released to the media. “Without having specific details, his proposal appears to go too far.
Contact: (608) 266-2540 Madison – Rep. Born joined his Assembly Republican colleagues to call on Governor Evers to include a number of criminal justice initiatives in his upcoming budget. Lawmakers came together at six locations across the state to outline
CONTACT: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967 Madison – Today, Assembly Republicans announced a package of criminal justice investments they hope to work on with Governor Tony Evers during the biennial budget process. In a series of press conferences across
For more information, please contact: Nick Novak, 608.258.3400 State Chamber Urges Gov. Evers to Rethink Path to Legalization MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the state’s largest business association – urged Gov. Tony Evers on Monday to rethink
Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov 608-266-5490 MADISON – Governor Evers and Democratic legislators are pushing to expand access to comprehensive care through the use of medical marijuana. In his 2019-21 State Budget, Gov. Evers plans to include provisions to legalize physician-supervised
Contact: Rep. Steineke (608) 266-2401 GREEN BAY – Assembly Republicans from northeast Wisconsin gathered alongside area law enforcement leaders today for a press conference to unveil a package of criminal justice initiatives. The comprehensive reforms aim to improve the system
For Further Information Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) is calling for a comprehensive package of criminal justice reforms to be included in the governor’s budget proposal. Assembly Republicans put forward these proposals at six press
Contact: Rep. Pat Snyder February 18, 2019 (608) 266-0654 Wausau –Assembly Representatives from Central Wisconsin held a press conference on Monday to announce a package of criminal justice initiatives that will improve the system from start to finish. The comprehensive
Contact: Rep. Michael Schraa (608) 267-7990 GREEN BAY – Assembly Republicans from northeast Wisconsin gathered alongside area law enforcement leaders today for a press conference to unveil a package of criminal justice initiatives. The comprehensive reforms aim to improve the
For More Information, Contact: Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 Governor Evers Announces Compassionate Medical Marijuana Laws for Budget Proposal MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers introduced his plan to include medical marijuana legalization in his budget, which is expected to be
Contact: Rep. Pat Snyder (608) 266-0654 Wausau –Assembly Representatives from Central Wisconsin held a press conference on Monday to announce a package of criminal justice initiatives that will improve the system from start to finish. The comprehensive reforms address concerns
Contact: Rep. Steffen (608) 266-5840 GREEN BAY – Assembly Republicans from northeast Wisconsin gathered alongside area law enforcement leaders today for a press conference to unveil a package of criminal justice initiatives. The comprehensive reforms aim to improve the system
Contact: State Rep. Jason Fields 608-266- 3756 MADISON – Today Governor Tony Evers announced his intention to propose legalizing medical marijuana in his plan for the 2019-2020 biennial budget. Governor Evers also went a step further to propose decriminalizing small
GOP state Rep. Terry Katsma said the state should return a budget surplus to taxpayers, while Dem Rep. Daniel Riemer said a tax cut should be paid for by partially rolling back a tax credit for manufacturers. The two lawmakers
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. This column first appeared in The Lakeland Times. In late December, we warned that the selection of Preston Cole to run
But their proposed tax cut is unfunded and doesn’t address state’s tax inequity.
When they realized the Democrats had defeated the GOP’s aging golden boy Scott Walker and swept all statewide offices, the Republicans took advantage of their gerrymander control of the legislature to stick it to the new governor while the agreeable old governor was still in office. They called an unsubtle lame duck session limiting Evers power and that of the new attorney general, Josh Kaul.
Milwaukee, WI–“Governor Evers is doing the right thing for Wisconsinites by moving forward to legalize medical marijuana. Families in Wisconsin deserve the right to legally access medical marijuana to alleviate a wide variety of symptoms related to medical conditions, such as cancer, glaucoma, and seizures. Patients that need medication should
For Further Information Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wi.gov Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement concerning Governor Evers’ marijuana proposal that was released to the media. “Without having specific details, his proposal appears to go too far. It makes it easier to get recreational marijuana and provides
Contact: (608) 266-2540 Madison – Rep. Born joined his Assembly Republican colleagues to call on Governor Evers to include a number of criminal justice initiatives in his upcoming budget. Lawmakers came together at six locations across the state to outline their priorities for the upcoming budget. Joining Rep. Born in
CONTACT: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967 Madison – Today, Assembly Republicans announced a package of criminal justice investments they hope to work on with Governor Tony Evers during the biennial budget process. In a series of press conferences across the state, Assembly Republicans stated their intention to advocate for
For more information, please contact: Nick Novak, 608.258.3400 State Chamber Urges Gov. Evers to Rethink Path to Legalization MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the state’s largest business association – urged Gov. Tony Evers on Monday to rethink his plan to decriminalize marijuana for recreational use. Not only
Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov 608-266-5490 MADISON – Governor Evers and Democratic legislators are pushing to expand access to comprehensive care through the use of medical marijuana. In his 2019-21 State Budget, Gov. Evers plans to include provisions to legalize physician-supervised access to medical marijuana, and remove barriers to cannabidiol (CBD
Contact: Rep. Steineke (608) 266-2401 GREEN BAY – Assembly Republicans from northeast Wisconsin gathered alongside area law enforcement leaders today for a press conference to unveil a package of criminal justice initiatives. The comprehensive reforms aim to improve the system from every angle, from fair and speedy trials to re-entry
For Further Information Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) is calling for a comprehensive package of criminal justice reforms to be included in the governor’s budget proposal. Assembly Republicans put forward these proposals at six press conferences held around the state. The reforms make improvements throughout
Contact: Rep. Pat Snyder February 18, 2019 (608) 266-0654 Wausau –Assembly Representatives from Central Wisconsin held a press conference on Monday to announce a package of criminal justice initiatives that will improve the system from start to finish. The comprehensive reforms address concerns from access to a fair trial to
Contact: Rep. Michael Schraa (608) 267-7990 GREEN BAY – Assembly Republicans from northeast Wisconsin gathered alongside area law enforcement leaders today for a press conference to unveil a package of criminal justice initiatives. The comprehensive reforms aim to improve the system from every angle, from fair and speedy trials to
For More Information, Contact: Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 Governor Evers Announces Compassionate Medical Marijuana Laws for Budget Proposal MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers introduced his plan to include medical marijuana legalization in his budget, which is expected to be introduced next Thursday. This proposal includes the decriminalization of 25
Contact: Rep. Pat Snyder (608) 266-0654 Wausau –Assembly Representatives from Central Wisconsin held a press conference on Monday to announce a package of criminal justice initiatives that will improve the system from start to finish. The comprehensive reforms address concerns from access to a fair trial to re-entry into the
Contact: Rep. Steffen (608) 266-5840 GREEN BAY – Assembly Republicans from northeast Wisconsin gathered alongside area law enforcement leaders today for a press conference to unveil a package of criminal justice initiatives. The comprehensive reforms aim to improve the system from every angle, from fair and speedy trials to re-entry
Contact: State Rep. Jason Fields 608-266- 3756 MADISON – Today Governor Tony Evers announced his intention to propose legalizing medical marijuana in his plan for the 2019-2020 biennial budget. Governor Evers also went a step further to propose decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana. Representative Jason Fields (Milwaukee D-11 AD) released
GOP state Rep. Terry Katsma said the state should return a budget surplus to taxpayers, while Dem Rep. Daniel Riemer said a tax cut should be paid for by partially rolling back a tax credit for manufacturers. The two lawmakers debated the merits of different approaches to a middle-class tax
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. This column first appeared in The Lakeland Times. In late December, we warned that the selection of Preston Cole to run the state Department of Natural Resources was dangerous, not least
But their proposed tax cut is unfunded and doesn’t address state’s tax inequity.
When they realized the Democrats had defeated the GOP’s aging golden boy Scott Walker and swept all statewide offices, the Republicans took advantage of their gerrymander control of the legislature to stick it to the new governor while the agreeable old governor was still in office. They called an unsubtle lame duck session limiting Evers power and that of the new attorney general, Josh Kaul.