The governor of Wisconsin says marijuana legalization is one of several key priorities the state should pursue in the 2025 session, as lawmakers work with a budget surplus. During a budget listening tour stop last week, Gov. Tony Evers (D) laid out his administration’s post-election agenda, putting “legalizing marijuana” second on a list of items he’d like to see implemented in … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Governor Says Marijuana Legalization Should Be A Priority In 2025 Session After Democrats Picked Up Legislative Seats
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UWSP starting cannabis science program
STEVENS POINT, Wis. -- (WAOW) While most people hear the word cannabis and think of marijuana, which is illegal in Wisconsin, professors at UWSP say the plant can be used for much more than creating a recreational drug, including being able to clean up PFAS in the soil. Biology Professor Brian Barringer is spearheading a new program that aims to teach students about cannabis … [Read more...] about UWSP starting cannabis science program
Wisconsin pizzeria owner apologizes for accidentally serving marijuana-laced food
The co-owner of a Wisconsin restaurant that sold pizza laced with THC, the chemical in marijuana, said he’s sorry. The restaurant, Famous Yeti’s Pizza in Stoughton, shares storage space in a commercial kitchen used by other businesses. “We want to assure you that all affected products have been destroyed. Famous Yeti’s is working closely with local authorities to improve our … [Read more...] about Wisconsin pizzeria owner apologizes for accidentally serving marijuana-laced food
Marijuana-like products in Wisconsin; how some sales are allowed
WAUWATOSA, Wis. - A new bill proposes allowing medical marijuana in Wisconsin, but some people are already legally finding similar products in the state. While marijuana is currently illegal, you can find products made from its cousin: hemp. Erin Kelly owns Kelly’s Greens in Wauwatosa, which serves some of the hemp-derived products. Erin Kelly at Kelly's Greens "So many … [Read more...] about Marijuana-like products in Wisconsin; how some sales are allowed
Wisconsin Lawmakers Push To Improve Veterans’ Access to Magic Mushrooms
The legislation, co-sponsored by Republican and Democratic lawmakers, would create “a new separate nonlapsible trust fund designated as the medicinal psilocybin treatment fund and establishes a pilot program to study the effects of medicinal psilocybin treatment on patients with post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD),” according to a summary of the bill. The bill would require … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Lawmakers Push To Improve Veterans’ Access to Magic Mushrooms
