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Suspect in Green Bay Prison Death Charged with Homicide, Hate Crime 

Suspect in Green Bay Prison Death Charged with Homicide, Hate Crime 

Suspect told guard he killed cellmate because of race, sexual orientation.

Should Wisconsin Prisons Have Independent Oversight?

Should Wisconsin Prisons Have Independent Oversight?

19 states have a prison ombudsman. Oversight could improve prisons, reduce lawsuits.

Despite Decline in Reported Crime, Wisconsin’s Prison Population Is Surging

Despite Decline in Reported Crime, Wisconsin’s Prison Population Is Surging

Crowding is impacting the safety at state's aging prisons. Advocates, opponents talk solutions, pitfalls.

‘Kickbacks’ Crackdown Will Save Inmates Money on Jail Phone Calls

‘Kickbacks’ Crackdown Will Save Inmates Money on Jail Phone Calls

FCC cracks down on add-on fees, 'kickbacks' to jails and prisons.

Wisconsin’s Prisons Employ Doctors Who Were Censured

Wisconsin’s Prisons Employ Doctors Who Were Censured

Questions about care offered. Many staff physicians were censured by a medical board.

Coalition Pushes Closing Wisconsin’s Green Bay Prison

Coalition Pushes Closing Wisconsin’s Green Bay Prison

126-year-old maximum security facility in 'dire state' and way over capacity.

Attorney Requests Outside Monitor For Troubled Waupun Prison

Attorney Requests Outside Monitor For Troubled Waupun Prison

New motion asks for end to lockdown restrictions, court-appointed monitor.