Governor Evers has announced that his state budget will include a proposal to legalize medical marijuana and decriminalize possession of the drug. We take a look at how this path compares to other states who have reformed their marijuana laws. We also check in on what’s happened with family reunification for children that were taken from their parents at the border last year and we take a look at a top news story.
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The Status Of Reunifying Migrant Families Separated Under 'Zero-Tolerance' Policy
In June 2018, President Trump halted his “zero-tolerance” immigration policy that separated migrant parents from their children at the Mexican border. But the Department of Health and Human Services recently said thousands more families may have been separated than were originally reported, and reuniting them may be impossible. We talk to an immigration law expert about where things stand.
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Governor Evers Proposes Changes To Wisconsin's Marijuana Laws
Governor Tony Evers announced Monday that his upcoming budget will include proposals to change the state’s cannabis laws, including legalizing medical marijuana and decriminalizing possession of the drug. We get an overview of what could change and learn how other states have reformed marijuana laws.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Erin Barbato Guest
- Laurel White Guest
- John Hudak Guest
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