Rep. Melissa Sargent Archives

Government, Health & Welfare, The Cannabis Question

Lawmaker’s ‘lonely ship’ filling up as support for legalizing cannabis grows

by Hibah Ansari (Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism) May 26th, 2019February 24th, 2021 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Polls and referenda show Wisconsinites are warming to the idea of legalizing marijuana for medical or recreational use. But not everyone is on board.

Money & Politics Column

Group takes aim at low-wage jobs

by Bill Lueders September 24th, 2013July 29th, 2016 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin Jobs Now! has in recent months been targeting fast food franchises and other stores in Milwaukee, Madison and Wausau as part of a national campaign. Participants want a wage of $15 an hour and the right to unionize.

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