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MKE County: County’s Jail Healthcare Provider Is Bankrupt
MKE County

County’s Jail Healthcare Provider Is Bankrupt

Wellpath LLC, the health care provider since 2019, seeks to clear $550 million in debt.

MKE County: Former Jail Medical Provider Still Troubling County
MKE County

Former Jail Medical Provider Still Troubling County

County still litigating lawsuits from six-year tenure of Armor Correction Health Services.

Pandemic Forces State Prisons to Adapt

Pandemic Forces State Prisons to Adapt

Evers halts admissions, DOC implements measures to minimize the risk.

MKE County: County Jail is Bleeding Safety Officers
MKE County

County Jail is Bleeding Safety Officers

Pay low, conditions bad. In 2018 county hired 103 corrections officers and lost 110.

MKE County: The Ugly Record of Armor Health
MKE County

The Ugly Record of Armor Health

Why the county had to replace the company handling the county jail.

MKE County: Private Contract for Jail Health Care Okayed
MKE County

Private Contract for Jail Health Care Okayed

But committee also calls for county to take over for private contractor in two years.

MKE County: Board Rejects Outsourced Inmate Care
MKE County

Board Rejects Outsourced Inmate Care

Unanimous vote rejects private company, calls for county staff to handle health services in jails.

MKE County: Can Public-Private Deals Help County?
MKE County

Can Public-Private Deals Help County?

Experts discuss potential of public-private partnerships for county and city.

ACLU Justice Tour Targets Racism

ACLU Justice Tour Targets Racism

Mass incarceration and police stop-and-frisk program discussed at weekend event.

How Ryan Sanders Was Railroaded

How Ryan Sanders Was Railroaded

He spent eight months in jail before the DA withdrew a charge of conspiracy to commit homicide.

Community Groups Hail Clarke’s Resignation

Community Groups Hail Clarke’s Resignation

Anti-Clarke groups declare victory, push Walker on replacement he appoints.

Sheriff David Clarke’s Resignation is a Victory for Milwaukee
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Sheriff David Clarke’s Resignation is a Victory for Milwaukee

In response to Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke’s resignation, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) issued the following statement:

Local Leaders Demand Clarke’s Removal

Local Leaders Demand Clarke’s Removal

Legislators, community leaders call on Gov. Walker to remove sheriff from office.

Op Ed: Clarke Shouldn’t Get National Promotion
Op Ed

Clarke Shouldn’t Get National Promotion

County Jail deaths on his watch disqualify him from Homeland Security Job.

Lock Your Doors, Protect Your Neighbors
Press Release

Lock Your Doors, Protect Your Neighbors

"Trump knows that Clarke will back bad policies that betray our values, harm our neighbors, and enforce policies that rip families apart. "

Still Questions on Claybrook’s Death

Still Questions on Claybrook’s Death

Suspect killed by hail of bullets from police. But was this necessary?

Op Ed: Clarke At Fault On County Jail
Op Ed

Clarke At Fault On County Jail

Inmate denied water for seven days? Walker should replace the sheriff.

Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force Statement on Inquest into Death of Terrill Thomas At Milwaukee County Jail
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Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force Statement on Inquest into Death of Terrill Thomas At Milwaukee County Jail

Sheriff Clarke has a legal obligation to run his jail in a safe and humane way.

Senator Chris Larson Echoes Congresswoman Moore’s Call for Investigation
Press Release

Senator Chris Larson Echoes Congresswoman Moore’s Call for Investigation

“Over the past six months, four families lost their loved ones due to Clarke’s gross mismanagement.”

Supervisor Wasserman Outraged at Conduct of Sheriff Clarke
Press Release

Supervisor Wasserman Outraged at Conduct of Sheriff Clarke

"Sheriff Clarke, I hope Trump takes you. Good luck in Washington. Go in peace."

Statement urging the resignation or removal of Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.
Press Release

Statement urging the resignation or removal of Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.

Today, Senator Chris Larson, Representative Jonathan Brostoff, and Representative Christine Sinicki released the following statement urging the resignation or removal of Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.

Supervisors to Consider External Investigations of In-Custody Deaths
Press Release

Supervisors to Consider External Investigations of In-Custody Deaths

Milwaukee County Board expected to vote Thursday on establishing policy.

High Time For Sheriff David Clarke To Get Back To Work
Press Release

High Time For Sheriff David Clarke To Get Back To Work

Four prisoners have died at the Milwaukee County Jail in recent months.

Rep. Brostoff Calls for Change after the Tragic Homicide of a Man with Mental Illness
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Rep. Brostoff Calls for Change after the Tragic Homicide of a Man with Mental Illness

Terrill Thomas died in the Milwaukee County Jail just nine days after being arrested.