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 the new year. Other proposed reforms included expanding healthcare, promoting gun safety and more.
Evers has long advocated for ending cannabis prohibition in the state, but he's faced consistent resistance from the GOP-controlled legislature. While Democrats picked up several seats, breaking a Republican supermajority, they're still outnumbered in both chambers, which will likely complicate any attempt to enact broad legalization until at least after the 2026 elections.
The governor also said during last Monday's event that he wants to see lawmakers advance legislation that moves the state forward "on evidence-based justice reform." He's repeatedly discussed marijuana legalization in that context.
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