Holy crap! Even the far right-wing Milwaukee Urinal/Sentinel has a pro-pot article.
It's happening, and fast.
http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/girl-6-suffers-as-wisconsin-lawmakers-drag-feet-on-medical-marijuana-b99185833z1-240660641.html
It's starting to look like Wisconsin will be bringing up the rear when it comes to legalizing marijuana for medical use. Some 20 states have already done so, and others are moving in that direction. Meanwhile, in Madison, the third attempt to pass a sensibly worded bill is going nowhere again this legislative session.
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But first she has to figure out a way to get it past Republican Sen. Leah Vukmir of Wauwatosa, who chairs the Committee on Health and Human Services where the bill is languishing. As time grows short in this legislative session, Schaeffer is urging her supporters to call the senator, who has refused to allow a public hearing.
In a statement Thursday, Vukmir said she believes the federal Food and Drug Administration, and not the Legislature, is the proper entity to approve new drugs. She added that the Wisconsin Medical Society doesn't support the bill, and that even a Democratic majority couldn't get it passed. "The bill is supported by the vocal minority in our state," Vukmir said.
I question her definition of minority. A Fox News poll last year found 85% support for medical marijuana, including 80% of Republicans. Other surveys support those big numbers. Even generalized legalization of pot is gaining traction. A Marquette Law School poll from last year found 50% in favor in Wisconsin.