It's true, folks! Gov. Tony Evers announced this
past week that his 2021 state budget will propose legalizing
medical and recreational marijuana -- a move that could generate
$166 MILLION in revenue.
But Gov. Evers didn't stop there. He plans to invest that $166
million into uplifting communities that have been
disproportionately affected by past marjuana enforcement -- like
Black, Indigineous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities,
women, and veterans.
Now, we want to show Governor Evers what folks here in
Wisconsin and across the country think about this ambitious
proposal. Take our one-click survey right now.
Do you support Gov. Evers plan to legalize marijuana and
reinvest the revenue into BIPOC communities, women, and veterans?
YES ( [link removed] )
NO ( [link removed] )
Let's be clear: even the introduction of this progressive
budget item is a major win, but now we need to work just as hard
to get it passed.
BIPOC communities have been unfairly targeted by
discriminatory and biased marijuana laws for too long.
Non-violent drug offenders make up over 10% of the Wisconsin
prison population -- a population that is over 40% Black men.
In order to address this unjust structure, we all must have
our voices heard on Governor Evers plan to legalize marijuana.
Take our one-question survey right now to let us know where you
stand. (We promise we'll follow up with your thoughts in a couple
of days!)
Do you support Gov. Evers plan to legalize marijuana and
reinvest the revenue into BIPOC communities, women, and veterans?
YES ( [link removed] )
NO ( [link removed] )
Thanks for all you do,
WisDemsPaid for by the Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Ben Wikler, Chair
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