The governor of Wisconsin says that, if Democrats take control of the legislature now that new “fair” district maps have been set, the state can “finally” legalize marijuana so that residents don’t have to go to neighboring Illinois to patronize its adult-use market.
During a speech at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s 2025 convention on Sunday, Gov. Tony Evers (D) said “Republicans better start getting used to Democrats being in power in the state,” as the new redistricting map he approved last year could deliver the party a “Democratic trifecta,” with control of the Assembly, Senate and governor’s office.
That would free up lawmakers to overcome roadblocks in the currently conservative legislature that have prevented the advancement of several key issues, including health care expansion, parental leave and, “yes, we could finally legalize marijuana so we can stop sending our revenue down to my good friend, [Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D)] down in Illinois,” he said.
“He’s got enough,” Evers joked.
“If we want to finally end the obstruction of Madison, we have to get to work—and we can’t wait. We have to start today,” he said. “If we want majorities that will finally get things done in the legislature,
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