MADISON: Thanks to a unanimous vote on July 15 by the Dane County Board, Dane County voters will have a chance to vote on an advisory referendum on medical marijuana in the Nov. 2 general election.

Alongside the candidates for office, voters will find this question:

“Should the Wisconsin Legislature enact legislation allowing residents with debilitating medical conditions to acquire and possess marijuana for medical purposes if supported by their physician?”

While the first-ever countywide advisory referendum on support for medical cannabis is historic, some may question whether it will accomplish anything. Some may say that it’s only advisory and won’t change anything.

But, while the vote may be advisory, it will have a number of impacts.

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