Wisconsin cannabis advocates applaud federal reclassification, Baldwin decries ICE funding vote

Wisconsin cannabis advocates applaud federal reclassification, Baldwin decries ICE funding vote

From Wisconsin Today: Morning News by Wisconsin Public Radio

April 24, 2026 · 16 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the federal reclassification of marijuana, the response to natural disasters in Wisconsin, and Senator Tammy Baldwin's criticism of a Senate vote on immigration enforcement funding.

A new order from the Trump administration will classify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Wisconsin agencies are beginning the process of asking for federal assistance after devastating flooding and tornadoes in several counties. And, Sen. Tammy Baldwin says a Senate vote to fund immigration enforcement doesn't include needed changes to Trump administration policies.

Topics covered

  • cannabis reclassification
  • federal assistance
  • immigration enforcement
  • natural disasters
  • Senate vote

Keywords

  • cannabis
  • federal reclassification
  • Trump administration
  • Wisconsin flooding
  • Senate vote
  • immigration enforcement
  • Tammy Baldwin

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trump administration, Wisconsin agencies

Places: Wisconsin

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