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Ho-Chunk Nation decriminalizes cannabis. This is what that does, and doesn't, mean.
Ho-Chunk Nation decriminalizes cannabis. This is what that does, and doesn't, mean.

Cannabis still illegal in Wisconsin while legal in surrounding states.

Frank VaisviIas | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | May 3, 2024

PHOTO COURTESY OF MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL

Sweetly Baked Debuts Café with Cannabis-Infused and Non-Infused Treats, Drinks
Sweetly Baked Debuts Café with Cannabis-Infused and Non-Infused Treats, Drinks

Open since April 19, Sweetly Baked features assorted cookies, brownies and French macarons infused with either CBD, Delta-8 or Detla-9. There are also non-infused versions of those items.

BY SHEILA JULSON MAY 01, 2024 10:13 A.M.

PHOTO BY BARRY HOULEHEN

Milwaukee ranks one of the worst cities for marijuana ahead of 4/20, study says
Milwaukee ranks one of the worst cities for marijuana ahead of 4/20, study says

Marijuana remains illegal in Wisconsin, and Milwaukee is one of the worst cities in the country for weed, says report.

Alex Groth | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | April 17, 2024

PHOTO COURTESY OF MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL

Up in Smoke: Wisconsin Losing Out on Millions in Marijuana Tax Revenue, Jobs and Justice
Up in Smoke: Wisconsin Losing Out on Millions in Marijuana Tax Revenue, Jobs and Justice

Wisconsin’s unpopular cannabis laws carry a heavy cost while neighboring states reap benefits from them.

BY LEN NELSON APR. 16, 2024 5:00 A.M.

IMAGE BY DARREN415 - GETTY IMAGES

Milwaukee Celebrates Cannabis Culture with 4/20 Day Events, Specials
Milwaukee Celebrates Cannabis Culture with 4/20 Day Events, Specials

Several dispensaries and hemp cafés throughout the area will host events and run specials in honor of 4/20 Day.

BY SHEILA JULSON APR. 15, 2024 11:42 A.M.

PHOTO VIA KINDOASIS.COM

Cannabis-Infused Cocktails Becoming Popular Alternative to Alcohol
Cannabis-Infused Cocktails Becoming Popular Alternative to Alcohol

Cannabis-infused drinks are becoming a nightlife standard for those that want to avoid the effects of alcohol yet desire the mild relaxation and feel-good effects.

BY SHEILA JULSON MAR. 14, 2024 9:11 A.M.

PHOTO: SHANHAI MKE - FACEBOOK

Blue Dream Vape & Smoke’s Array of Cannabis Products
Blue Dream Vape & Smoke’s Array of Cannabis Products

Two East Side locations bringing cannabis to Milwaukee.

BY SHEILA JULSON FEB. 26, 2024 4:01 P.M.

PHOTO FROM BLUE DREAM VAPE & SMOKE

Ethereal Gold Dispensary Aims to Grow Presence of Self-Serve Cannabis Kiosks
Ethereal Gold Dispensary Aims to Grow Presence of Self-Serve Cannabis Kiosks

Their automated self-serve kiosks program dispenses cannabis and mushroom products that are legal in Wisconsin.

BY SHEILA JULSON FEB. 06, 2024 11:01 A.M.

PHOTO COURTESY ETHEREAL GOLD

Farm Bill Extended, Hemp Reform Measures Gain Support Among Stakeholders, Lawmakers
Farm Bill Extended, Hemp Reform Measures Gain Support Among Stakeholders, Lawmakers

The 2018 Farm Bill categorized hemp as an agricultural commodity and federally legalized industrial hemp.

Farm Bill Extended, Hemp Reform Measures Gain Support Among Stakeholders, Lawmakers

BY SHEILA JULSON JAN. 25, 2024 3:14 P.M.

PHOTO BY EVGENIYA PAVLOVA - GETTY IMAGES

Weed, Tacos and Bigfoot? What’s Not to Love?
Weed, Tacos and Bigfoot? What’s Not to Love?

Weed, Tacos and Bigfoot, what do these things have in common?

BY TAYLOR BUSCH-ANDERSON DEC. 06, 2023 6:00 A.M.

Blue Dream Vape & Smoke Aims to Please With An Array of Cannabis Products
Blue Dream Vape & Smoke Aims to Please With An Array of Cannabis Products

“Our main focus is to bring cannabis to Wisconsin,” says “Nugget” Jaber, owner of Blue Dream Vape & Smoke.

BY SHEILA JULSON DEC. 04, 2023 3:41 P.M.

A Hemp Wish List for the 2023 Farm Bill
A Hemp Wish List for the 2023 Farm Bill

The 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized industrial hemp, is up for renewal this year.

BY SHEILA JULSON OCT. 30, 2023 5:08 P.M.

PHOTO BY AKACIN PHONSAWAT - GETTY IMAGES

Club Lafleur Cannabis Social Club to Debut at 420 Farmers Market
Club Lafleur Cannabis Social Club to Debut at 420 Farmers Market

A grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, Sept. 10.

BY SHEILA JULSON AUG. 31, 2023 9:50 A.M.

PHOTO COURTESY STEPHANIE LEMBKE

Canndigenous Founder Fosters Growth in the Indigenous Cannabis Industry
Canndigenous Founder Fosters Growth in the Indigenous Cannabis Industry

The nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing opportunities and equity to Indigenous cannabis entrepreneurs.

BY SHEILA JULSON AUG. 02, 2023 8:17 A.M.

PHOTO: CANNDIGENOUS - FACEBOOK

TerraSol CBD Opens in the Third Ward
TerraSol CBD Opens in the Third Ward

The new location on Milwaukee Street, which is substantially larger than the Menomonee Falls store, is geared toward variety.

BY SHEILA JULSON JUL. 11, 2023 10:54 A.M.

PHOTO BY BARRY HOULEHEN

Kelly’s Greens Elevates the Cannabis Edibles Market
Kelly’s Greens Elevates the Cannabis Edibles Market

In recent years, creative bakers and chefs have taken the cannabis edibles concept to gourmet heights.

BY SHEILA JULSON JUL. 06, 2023 12:59 P.M.

PHOTO BY SARAH MULLER PHOTOGRAPHY

Employment Status Can Limit Access to State-legal Marijuana
Employment Status Can Limit Access to State-legal Marijuana

In most states, employees in the private sector exist in a gray area.

BY BLAINE SCHULTZ JUNE 9, 2022 4:57 P.M.

ILLUSTRATION BY MICHAEL BURMESCH

D.C. Council Defies Congress, Allows Residents to Self-certify as Medical Marijuana Patients
D.C. Council Defies Congress, Allows Residents to Self-certify as Medical Marijuana Patients

The Council of the District of Columbia allowed residents to self-certify as medical marijuana patients and buy weed despite Congress’ ban.

BY BLAINE SCHULTZ JULY 6, 2022 7:46 A.M.

PHOTO: JUANMONINO - GETTY IMAGES

Ignite Dispensary Offers Wisconsin-grown Products
Ignite Dispensary Offers Wisconsin-grown Products

The Spooner-based company works with select Midwest farmers to source the best strains of organically grown smokable Hemp flower on the market.

BY BLAINE SCHULTZ JUNE 2, 2022 11:26 A.M.

PHOTO: IGNITEDISPENSARY.COM

Global Organic Distro Delivers Exceptional Products
Global Organic Distro Delivers Exceptional Products

Minnesota firm offers quality, USDA-certified organic, lab-tested, hemp-derived products from oils and salves to smokable flower, edibles, and body care products

BY BLAINE SCHULTZ JUNE 2, 2022 10:42 A.M.

PHOTO: GLOBAL ORGANIC DISTRO - GLOBALORGANICDISTRO.COM

Infinite Vapor is now Turning Leaf
Infinite Vapor is now Turning Leaf

Turning Leaf cares about the needs of the community through education and encouraging a healthier lifestyle.

BY BLAINE SCHULTZ JUNE 1, 2022 10:40 A.M.

PHOTO: TURNING LEAF - SHOPTURNINGLEAF.COM

Rhode Island Legalizes Recreational Marijuana
Rhode Island Legalizes Recreational Marijuana

Rhode Island lawmakers approved widely popular and socially conscious marijuana legalization legislation, effective immediately.

BY JEAN-GABRIEL FERNANDEZ MAY 31, 2022 10:47 A.M.

IMAGE: VIENNETTA - GETTY IMAGES

Marijuana Legalization Successfully Undermines Drug Trafficking, DEA Admits
Marijuana Legalization Successfully Undermines Drug Trafficking, DEA Admits

Marijuana illegally crossing the southern border has been divided in 10 since states first legalized marijuana, and U.S.-grown weed has ‘largely supplanted’ Mexican marijuana.

BY JEAN-GABRIEL FERNANDEZ MAY 26, 2022 8:47 A.M.

PHOTO: MOFLES - GETTY IMAGES

Delaware Legislature Legalizes Marijuana, But Democratic Governor is Anti-weed
Delaware Legislature Legalizes Marijuana, But Democratic Governor is Anti-weed

Delaware Gov. Carney personally dislikes marijuana, so the fate on the legalization bill on his desk remains uncertain.

BY JEAN-GABRIEL FERNANDEZ MAY 19, 2022 2:56 P.M.

LEAVES IMAGE: BREAKINGTHEWALLS - GETTY IMAGES

While Overturning Abortion Rights, Did the Supreme Court Draft Accidentally Recognize a Right to Use Drugs?
While Overturning Abortion Rights, Did the Supreme Court Draft Accidentally Recognize a Right to Use Drugs?

April 20 is a key date in marijuana culture, but not in Wisconsin.

BY JEAN-GABRIEL FERNANDEZ MAY 16, 2022 7:41 A.M.

PHOTO: YARYGIN - GETTY IMAGES

Wisconsin Cannabis Expo Returns
Wisconsin Cannabis Expo Returns

After a pandemic hiatus, the Wisconsin Cannabis Expo returns Saturday, June 4th to the Wisconsin Center.

BY SHEILA JULSON MAY 13, 2022 2:32 P.M.

Public Hearing Scheduled for Republican-backed Medical Marijuana Bill
Public Hearing Scheduled for Republican-backed Medical Marijuana Bill

April 20 is a key date in marijuana culture, but not in Wisconsin.

BY MICHAEL MUCKIAN APR. 18, 2022 9:29 A.M.

PHOTO BY BACHOVA - GETTY IMAGES

April 20, the Origin of the Pot Holiday Spurned by Wisconsin Republicans
April 20, the Origin of the Pot Holiday Spurned by Wisconsin Republicans

April 20 is a key date in marijuana culture, but not in Wisconsin.

BY JEAN-GABRIEL FERNANDEZ APR. 15, 2022 4:55 P.M.

IMAGE: ROMAN BARKOV - GETTY IMAGES

Agricultural Industry Buddies Launch Drinkin’ Buds Powdered CBD Drink Mixes
Agricultural Industry Buddies Launch Drinkin’ Buds Powdered CBD Drink Mixes

There are lots of CBD products out there, but nobody really tackled hemp cocktail mix until this Sheboygan-based company.

BY SHEILA JULSON JUL. 07, 2022 9:15 A.M.

PHOTO: DRINKIN' BUDS HEMP

D.C. Council Defies Congress, Allows Residents to Self-certify as Medical Marijuana Patients
D.C. Council Defies Congress, Allows Residents to Self-certify as Medical Marijuana Patients

The Council of the District of Columbia allowed residents to self-certify as medical marijuana patients and buy weed despite Congress’ ban.

BY JEAN-GABRIEL FERNANDEZ JUL. 06, 2022 7:46 A.M.

PHOTO: JUANMONINO - GETTY IMAGES

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