Agard has been working to legalize marijuana for many years in Wisconsin. She says Republican leadership is the biggest obstacle to full recreational legalization in the state.

The issue of marijuana legalization has come into focus in Wisconsin as of late, as many of our neighboring states have been implementing new recreational legalization policies. Democrats in Wisconsin have repeatedly proposed legalization efforts, only for them to stall in the Republican-controlled Wisconsin State Legislature. 

One of those Democrats who has championed this issue for years is State Senator Melissa Agard of Madison. I interviewed here about the issue for a podcast here at The Recombobulation Area.

“The most dangerous thing about weed in Wisconsin is that it's illegal,” said Agard. “And by having a thoughtful, comprehensive policy that doesn't pick winners and losers in our state, we will be more safe, more prosperous, and people's personal liberties will be honored in a more true way.”