Public Safety
Anti-Transgender Bill Would Change Where Inmates Are Held
Bill would require detention in facility that aligns with gender at birth. Gov. Evers promises veto.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Democrats Say Bills Would Create Better Standards For Jails, Prisons
17-bill package would establish minimum standards for living standards.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Safety Fencing Being Added to Hoan Bridge
Bridge has been the site of dozens of suicides.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MFD Says There Were At Least 7 Recent Fires At Abandoned Northridge Mall
Security removed after Phoenix Investors walked away from buying property.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Supreme Court Justice Pushes For Judicial Protection Police Force
Proposal from Justice Annette Ziegler comes after retired Wisconsin judge was murdered.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Prison Budget Among Largest In Nation
State's incarceration rate, particularly for Black males, also among highest nationally.
Oct 30th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Budget Committee Recommends Correction Officer Raises
Budget amendment would raise starting pay to $30 an hour.
Oct 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Vacancies Declining in Prosecutor, Public Defender Ranks
Raises went into effect in July after group warned of "constitutional crisis."
Oct 26th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Family Has Questions About Sheriff Deputy Striking Teen Girl On Video
Bystander video shows deputy striking teenager, mother questions Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office claim.
Oct 26th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Mayor Calls For Action on Gun Laws
Though homicides down 20% this year, non-fatal shootings are up. Guns a key part of problem, Johnson says.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Proposal Adds Voter ID Law to State Constitution
Amendments would prevent state Supreme Court from overturning the 2011 law.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Bill Restarts Driver Education
Funding driver education for first time since 2004, with costs covered for students eligible for free or reduced price lunches.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
