March on Capitol for Legalization of Medical Marijuana
Protestors marching for the legalization of medical marijuana made their way to the state Capitol yesterday, where two local legislators introduced the Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act.""
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Protestors marching for the legalization of medical marijuana made their way to the state Capitol yesterday, where two local legislators introduced the Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act.""
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****Wisconsin Covenant deadline and funding loom****
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