“Wisconsin is falling behind. Legalizing marijuana is about fairness, growth, and common sense.”
By Benjamin Yount, The Center Square
There was lots of pot talk on social media in Wisconsin on Monday.
A number of Democrats, including two of the leading candidates for governor, took to X to push for legal marijuana on 4/20.
“It’s about time Wisconsin legalizes marijuana. Illinois got $36 million dollars in tax revenue from Wisconsinites in one year – we are giving our neighbors millions every year by not legalizing,” former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes said in a post. “Happy 4/20, please enjoy responsibly!”
It’s about time Wisconsin legalizes marijuana. Illinois got $36 million dollars in tax revenue from Wisconsinites in one year – we are giving our neighbors millions every year by not legalizing.
Happy 4/20, please enjoy responsibly!
— Mandela Barnes (@TheOtherMandela) April 20, 2026
4/20, celebrated on April 20th, is the unofficial holiday for marijuana.
Barnes was not the only one who took to X to push for full legalization in Wisconsin.
“Wisconsin is one of the last states without a real cannabis program, and we’re handing our neighbors millions every year because of it,” Rep. Francesca Hong, D-Madison,
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