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Republican wants to loosen state’s marijuana laws

By: Associated Press//May 30, 2017//

Republican wants to loosen state’s marijuana laws

By: Associated Press//May 30, 2017//

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Republican legislator is joining three Democrats in a long-shot effort to loosen penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana in Wisconsin.

Rep. Adam Jarchow said at a news conference on Tuesday that he realized the need for the proposal after voters in his rural, conservative district urged him to reconsider the state’s approach to marijuana.

The measure from Jarchow, Sen. Fred Risser and Reps. Evan Goyke and Jonathan Brostoff would cap the penalty for possessing 10 grams or less of marijuana at $100 and remove the possibility of jail time. The current maximum penalty is $1,000 and six months in jail.

The proposal faces an uphill battle with the Republicans who control the Legislature. Jarchow says he doesn’t expect it to pass but wants to start a bipartisan conversation.

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