“I am disappointed by my Republican colleagues’ constant refusal to do the right thing and listen to Wisconsinites when it comes to the issue of cannabis legalization,” said Sen. Melissa Agard. By Nina Zdinjak Wisconsin State Senate Committee on Insurance, Licensing and Forestry will hold a public hearing on a medical marijuana bill (Senate Bill 1034) on April 20. Sponsors say the fact that the hearing is scheduled on the popular 4/20 cannabis holiday is a coincidence. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) responded to the hearing notice, saying that the Wisconsin residents are ready for cannabis reform, reports Wispolitics. “It is supported by the majority of the residents of our state, including a majority of Republicans,” Agard said. “While I’m encouraged people will have the ability to come to testify at a public hearing, it is disappointing that we had 15 months of the session in which we could have rolled up our sleeves and worked in a bipartisan manner on this important and complex policy.
Benzinga Staff Writer, The Fresh Toast, 04/12/2022 12:27:00