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What’s Happening With State’s Youth Prisons?
Three key developments affecting Wisconsin’s troubled youth correctional facilities.
Jul 4th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSchool Groups Divided About State Budget
Happy Evers increased spending, but it’s still short of what’s needed, they say.
Jul 4th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Flag Stands for LGBTQ People, Too
On July 4th, remembering those Milwaukeeans who stood up for LGBTQ rights.
Jul 4th, 2019 by Michail Takach936,000 Will Travel on Holiday Weekend
AAA-Wisconsin projects 4.5-percent hike in road travel over last year.
Jul 4th, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public RadioCourt Finds County Not Liable For Assaults
Polk County Jail officer sexually assaulted female inmates but Appeals Court tosses out $2 million verdict.
Jul 4th, 2019 by Gretchen SchuldtPlanned Parenthood Lacks Capitol Clout
Millions spent on campaign donations and lobbying since 2010, but many laws it opposed passed.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignRules Violations Cause 40% of Prison Admissions
State figures show supervision violations, not new crimes, drive prison admissions.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Izabela Zaluska, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismState Supreme Court Off the Deep End?
Ruling reducing state superintendent’s power violates state constitution, common sense.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Bruce ThompsonPresenting a July 4th Membership Special
In the spirit of Independence Day, get a $22 discount to support independent journalism.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Gabrielle BarriereJuly 4th Belongs To America, Not Trump
President turning nonpartisan celebration for all Americans into a political promotion.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Bill KaplanSuburbs’ Day in Milwaukee
Who are all those suburbanites that camp out in the city for the July 3rd fireworks?
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneEvers Uses 78 Partial Vetoes on Budget
Vetoes will help pay for $65 million more in education funding in revised budget.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio