State Capitol Report: GOP Support For Medical Marijuana, New Bills Target Racial Disparities

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On this edition of the State Capitol Report, Republican state Rep. Mary Felzkowski discusses new legislation that would legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin. Then, Democratic state Rep. David Crowley talks about a new package of bills aimed at addressing racial inequalities in Wisconsin.

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  • GOP Lawmaker Explains Her Support For Medical Marijuana

    Several Republican lawmakers introduced a bill last week that would legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin. State Rep. Mary Felzkowski, R-Irma, joins the program to discuss what the legislation proposes, including how marijuana dispensaries would be regulated by a new state program. We also look at the bill’s chances of passing.

  • Legislative Black Caucus Takes Aim At Racial Inequality In Wisconsin

    Along with disparities in education and income, studies show Wisconsin is home to some of the nation’s starkest racial gaps in incarceration rates. We talk with a member of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus about a new package of bills aimed at closing racial inequities.

Episode Credits

  • Kealey Bultena Host
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Mary Felzkowski Guest
  • David Crowley Guest

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