8th Annual March to Legalize Cannabis in Wisconsin Scheduled |
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Written by Southeastern WI NORML, Mandi McAlister |
Friday, 27 April 2018 17:26 |
SE 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. The 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:
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:
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. |
Last Updated on Friday, 27 April 2018 17:44 |