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My take: Should recreational marijuana be legalized in Wisconsin?

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In his biennial budget plan, Gov. Tony Evers included a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana use in Wisconsin. However, Republicans like state Sen. Chris Kapenga oppose the idea and have the majority in the Legislature. 

Taking a position Evers: “Legalizing and taxing marijuana in Wisconsin—just like we do already with alcohol—ensures

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