11 January 2025
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has proposed a citizen-led referendum process to bypass legislative gridlock and let voters decide on cannabis legalization, a move included in his 2025-2027 state budget. This initiative would allow residents to gather signatures and place both medical and recreational cannabis measures on the ballot, addressing the state’s lack of any medical marijuana framework despite overwhelming public support. The plan faces significant Republican opposition and requires constitutional amendments.
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