Wisconsin

Although many believe it to be a long shot, a group of lawmakers in Wisconsin are working toward a statewide policy change that would eliminate the criminal penalties associated with small time marijuana possession.

Earlier this week, Democratic Senator Fred Risser, along with Representatives Evan Goyke, Jonathan Brostoffand, and Republican Representative Adam Jarchow dragged a piece of legislation up to the steps of the Capitol designed to decriminalize the possession of up to 10 grams of marijuana.

Instead of jamming petty pot offenders up in the criminal justice system, the proposal would simply force those busted for this offense to

The next class of National Football League Rookies aren’t the only players feeling relieved this week, as one Green Bay Packer just got his weed charge audibled to a slap on the wrist.
Wide Receiver Geronimo Allison settled on a deal with prosecutors Wednesday to reduce his misdemeanor possession charge to an “ordinance violation,” what amounts to a ticket.
The Florida-native will have to fork over $330.50 to satisfy the marijuana violation and complete community service, according to WLUK.
Allison was arrested last September in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin after an officer found two marijuana-filled blunts in his vehicle