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Written by Southeastern WI NORML, Mandi McAlister   
Friday, 27 April 2018 17:26

marijuana-farmSE WI NORML to hold 8th annual march at MacArthur Square in downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, May 5th.


MILWAUKEE – On Saturday, May 5th, Southeastern Wisconsin NORML (SE WI NORML) will host the 8th annual march to legalize cannabis in Wisconsin at MacArthur Square in downtown Milwaukee.

macarthur-statue-milwThe March for Cannabis will unite cannabis supporters and advocates to bring greater awareness to the issues of prohibition, demonstrate the amount of support Wisconsin has for legalization, and have a stronger and unified voice in the 2018 elections. The March for Cannabis brings awareness to how legalizing and regulating cannabis like alcohol would offer economical, medical, environmental, and racial, social & criminal justice benefits to Wisconsin and its residents.

A program of speakers is scheduled to begin at 1pm and the speakers include:

  • Eric Marsch, SE WI NORML

  • Rick Banks, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC)

  • Tiffany Anderson, Greater Milwaukee Green Party

  • David Bowen, State Representative for Wisconsin’s 10th District

Governor candidates were invited to attend the March for Cannabis and speak on why voters should choose them in the upcoming 2018 elections as the governor that will reform cannabis laws in Wisconsin. The governor candidates attending include:

  • Phil Anderson (L)

  • Mike Crute (D)

  • Matt Flynn (D)

  • Andy Gronik (D)

  • Mike McCabe (D)

  • Kelda Roys (D)

At 2pm, the march will begin on the corner of W Wells St and N 9th St. The March includes a 1.7 mile route that loops through Milwaukee’s downtown and then back to MacArthur Square for a public display of support for cannabis legalization.

Visit the March for Cannabis Facebook event for more information: goo.gl/xsYEBg.
Eric Marsch, Executive Director of SE WI NORML, is available for interviews with members of the media. Please contact Eric at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to schedule an interview.

Last Updated on Friday, 27 April 2018 17:44
 

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