MILWAUKEE, WI (MetroSource-WSAU) -- New governor Tony Evers says he is open to the idea of medical marijuana, saying his first budget will take a step toward establishing such a program.
Evers also told the Wisconsin Technology Council said he'd like to see voters decide on whether recreational marijuana should be legal in Wisconsin. “I personally would sign that bill, I just want to make sure we do it correctly." A similar ballot measure was approved in neighboring Michigan last November.
Top Republican lawmakers in Madison are split on the idea of medical marijuana. State Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald is opposed. Assembly speaker Robin Vos says he has an open mind on the issue. Former Governor Scott Walker was a staunch opponent of using marijuana for medicinal purposes.
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