We talk to a marijuana law expert about efforts to legalize cannabis in Wisconsin. Then, we hear from economic and environmental experts about the impact of mining and drilling in Wisconsin.
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What's going on with marijuana policy in Wisconsin, other states, on the federal level
A bill to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin got a hearing at the state legislature on Wednesday. We’ll look at how Wisconsin’s approach to marijuana compares to other states, and look at efforts to decriminalize the substance on the federal level.
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Economic and environmental impact of mining in Wisconsin
A Canadian mining company called GreenLight Metals received an exploratory license on February 17, 2022, for a gold and copper mining project in north-central Wisconsin. Join in to hear from experts on the economic and environmental impact the drilling could have.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Host
- Trina La Susa Technical Director
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Emilie Burditt Producer
- Dean Knetter Interviewer
- Alex Kreit Guest
- Scott Manley Guest
- Dave Blouin Guest
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