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F Loren Oldenburg (R - WI) MANDATORY MINIMUMS JAIL TIME FOR POSSESSION NO MEDICAL USE

Elected in 2018, this freshman Republican assembly representative and dairy farmer from Viroqua has not co-sponsored any legislation on marijuana reform presented by the GOP.  In 2018 he said “At this time I cannot get my support behind it,” Oldenburg stated about the drug. He recognized the belief that it may bring in more revenue for the state, but noted, “I think it would also bring in more criminals and criminal activities.”

Holds office State Assembly District 96

Biography
  • Born Viroqua, Wisconsin, September 8, 1965; married.
  • Graduate Viroqua High School, 1984; attended University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 1984–87.
  • Dairy farmer.
  • Member: Chaseburg Cenex Co-op (19 years, current president of the board); Viroqua Church of Christ (trustee).
  • Former Harmony Town Board Supervisor; Harmony Town Board Chairman; Westby Co-op Creamery board member and president.
  • Elected to the Assembly 2018.
Position on Marijuana Legalization

2018 “At this time I cannot get my support behind it,” Oldenburg stated about the drug. He recognized the belief that it may bring in more revenue for the state, but noted, “I think it would also bring in more criminals and criminal activities.”

Position on Marijuana Decriminalization

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Contact Loren Oldenburg

Email: Rep.Oldenburg@legis.wisconsin.gov

Web: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/legislators/assembly/2495

Phone: 608-266-3534

Address

State Capitol, Room 10 West Post Office Box 8953

Madison, WI 53708

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