The governor of Wisconsin has once again included a proposal to legalize marijuana in his biennial budget request.
"Legalize, regulate, and tax the sale of marijuana for recreational use, much like Wisconsin already does with alcohol," a budget brief that the office of Gov. Tony Evers (D) released on Tuesday says, adding that it will result in "$58.1 million in revenue in fiscal year 2026-27 and growing amounts in future years."
Under current Wisconsin law, cannabis is illegal for both recreational and medical purposes.
The governor's proposal would additionally "create a process for individuals serving sentences or previously convicted of marijuana-related crimes to have an opportunity to repeal or reduce their sentences for nonviolent minor offenses."
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