Friday, July 11, 2025

24 states have legalized recreational marijuana. Is Wisconsin one of them?

From JSOnline:

Cailey Gleeson
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Recreational marijuana has been legalized across nearly half the U.S., with efforts currently underway in other states.

But, that's not the case in Wisconsin.

Nearly every neighboring state — minus Iowa — has legalized marijuana, but the Badger State hasn't made much progress on the issue, despite widespread voter support

Some Republicans have voiced their support for a restrictive medical-use program, but legislation hasn't been introduced in the current legislative session.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin called the state an "outlier" for its lack of legalization in a Jan. 17 report, adding that residents "spent $121 million in 2022 on cannabis sales in neighboring Illinois," which added an estimated $36 million to Illinois tax revenue.

Here's what to know about marijuana in Wisconsin:

Has Wisconsin legalized recreational marijuana?

No, recreational marijuana is not legal in Wisconsin.

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