Findings are mixed, however, for medical-only legalization, and opioid overdoses are likely to decline |
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Research is clear that legalizing adult recreational marijuana use increases the drug’s use. What are the consequences?
In this fifth installment in our “real facts” series, Jeremiah Mosteller looks at the available research. Some conclusions:
Legalizing all adult use is likely to increase the uncontrolled and harmful use of cannabis — that is, “cannabis use disorder” — in Wisconsin. Researchers are more divided on whether legalizing only the medical use of marijuana has similar effects. |
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“Kudos to the governor and legislators on both sides of the aisle who worked together to make this state a better place for kids and others badly in need of better dental care,” said Badger Institute President Mike Nichols. “This is a long-awaited, great day for potentially hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites, including a lot of poor kids who suffer from toothaches and cavities and poor health.” |
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And other slogans that will never win you a judicial election An explanation of why Wisconsin needs business courts |
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As of last August, there were 261 circuit court judges in Wisconsin, most of whom stood for election at one point and the rest of whom – if they decide to stay on the bench – were appointed but will be on a ballot sometime relatively soon. I’m guessing not a one will campaign on the slogan, “Particularly well-versed in the nuances of arcane insurance litigation!” Or, “Quite an expert when it comes to breach of contract!” This is not a screed against elected judges’ lack of savvy in business law. The appointed ones are often no better. |
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Gov. Tony Evers, in a move that made Wisconsin a national laughingstock, not long ago used what we called his Vampire Veto to increase school spending for the next 400 years.
Republicans this week introduced legislation setting in motion a referendum on a constitutional amendment that would outlaw such chicanery. It will take a couple years to accomplish that, but it’s a very, very good idea for reasons we laid out last July. |
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Opioids are the leading cause of overdoses in Wisconsin, according to the state Department of Health Services’ most recent data. The figures, from 2014 through 2021, show considerable variation from county to county not only on the number of opioid overdoses but on the rate as well.
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Wisconsin in years past outlawed both the Vanna White Veto and the
Frankenstein Veto. What should we call Gov. Tony Evers veto that increased school spending for the next 400 years? |
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