First published on March 6, 2023 Meanwhile, the Republican-controlled legislature in Wisconsin is still struggling to legalize medicinal marijuana. A cannabis plant. By Katjusa Cisar, THE BADGER PROJECT Illinois and Michigan again raked in hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue on recreational weed sales last year, and Minnesota is planning to join the […]
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Letter to the Editor: Cannabis reform in Wisconsin 2023
Dear Editor: Governor Evers has paved the way for the legalization of cannabis in Wisconsin — both recreational and medicinally — as he has made it a part of the 2023-2025 budget. Now is the time for us to put pressure on those in charge to keep it within the budget. Wisconsin is quickly becoming […]
Posted inLocal news, Police and fire
Shots Fired Report Brings Multiple Charges
STURTEVANT – A Sturtevant man faces numerous misdemeanor charges following a police response to a report of a shot fired here on Sunday. The Racine County District Attorney’s Office charged Justine O. Brown, 34, of 3433 Kennedy Drive, Sturtevant, with negligent handling of a weapon, disorderly conduct-use of a dangerous weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, […]
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Racine Man Apprehended In Drug Investigation
RACINE – A Racine man was arrested and charged with multiple drug-related offenses following a Racine County Metro Drug Unit investigation on Wednesday morning. Parnell L. McCray, 31, was charged with possession with intent to deliver cocaine, possession with intent to deliver/manufacture THC, manufacture/delivery of THC, maintaining a drug trafficking place and three counts of […]
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Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
BURLINGTON – A traffic stop led to a multiple drug-related charges filed against a Kenosha man here last week. The Racine County District Attorney’s Office charged Jaymale K. Muhammad, 28, of Kenosha with possession with intent to deliver/distribute/manufacture THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance. According to the criminal complaint, a […]
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Racine Couple Accused In Drug Investigation
RACINE – A Racine couple was in custody following the execution of a search warrant by the City of Racine Special Investigations Unit this week. In the search of their two-bedroom apartment, officers found more than 46 pounds of marijuana, 136 Oxycodone pills, firearms, and cash. Zamarc L. Williams, 32, and Shannon D. Hollimon, 25, […]
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Suspect Leads Police on 5-Mile Chase
RACINE – A Kenosha man is accused of leading police on a 5-mile chase through residential neighborhoods at speeds of up to 85 mph on Monday. The Racine County District Attorney’s office charged Darren Simmons, 25, of Kenosha with attempting to flee or elude an officer, second-degree recklessly endangering safety and possession of THC-second offense. […]
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Man Attempts to Swallow Marijuana During Traffic Stop
RACINE – A Racine man attempted to swallow marijuana and a female passenger attempted to conceal a handgun during a traffic stop here Monday afternoon. The Racine County District Attorney’s office charged Maurice L. Gayles, 25, of 800 Park Ave. #104, with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of THC-second offense, and two […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news, Politics
Evers to Pitch Legalizing Marijuana
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will ask the legislature to legalize recreational and medical marijuana,according to a press release issued Sunday. Under the proposal, the state would tax marijuana sales to provide additional revenue for thegovernment, which Evers said he intends to spend on schools, health services, and underservedcommunities. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue and the […]
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Racine couple charged with drug trafficking edible marijuana, child neglect
A Racine couple was charged with drug trafficking and child neglect charges following a Jan. 26 police search of a Marquette Street residence, according to court documents. Antony Eduardo Luna, 20, and Ashley L. Hansen, 19, were charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with: possession with intent to distribute or manufacture THCmaintaining a […]
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Drug, Weapons Charges Filed Against Racine Man
RACINE – Sirquan D. Jackson, 24, has been charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s office with three counts of intent to manufacture/deliver THC (marijuana), possession of a firearm by a felon and obstructing an officer. He was held in the Racine County Jail as of Tuesday. According to the criminal complaint, Racine Police investigated […]
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Racine Man Caught Hiding Marijuana in Pants
RACINE – A Racine man faces THC possession and several other criminal charges after attempting to hide marijuana in his pants while being booked into the Racine County Jail on Friday. Rodolfo T. Villlarreal IV, 21, was in custody in the Racine County Jail as of Monday afternoon charged with THC possession, misdemeanor bail jumping […]
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Woman Jailed Following Sunday Traffic Accident
RACINE – A Racine woman was in custody on numerous charges after allegedly causing a traffic accident and fleeing the scene on Sunday. Catherine M. Rios, 42, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (4th offense), operating a vehicle with a revoked license, three counts of attended vehicle hit-and-run and possession […]
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Organic CBD Topicals: CBD Creams, CBD Salves
CBD topicals allow for a targeted CBD approach, giving you a level of control that is not always possible with other forms of CBD. The cannabinoids within CBD topicals only affect the area of the body that they are applied to, making them ideal for treating skin and surface level aches and pains. As the […]
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Are There Any Adverse Side Effects of CBD Tinctures?
CBD oil tinctures are one of the most common ways that people consume CBD. Not only are CBD tinctures extremely versatile in the way that they can be used, but they tend to offer the broadest range of concentration options compared to other CBD products. CBD oil tinctures can be used on their own as […]