Public Safety
Will Republicans Kill Rape Kit Bill?
30 states passed bills to assure rape kits are processed. Only Wisconsin has made it partisan, expert testifies.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Fire & Police Commission Okays Probe
To investigate leak of police department video. But who will do investigation and how will it be funded?
Feb 10th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Fight Looms Over Tough-on-Crime Bills
Republican bills would jail more people. Democrats resist, align themselves with Trump.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Steven Walters
GOP Adds More “Tougher On Crime” Legislation
New bills increase penalties for offenses like car theft and reckless driving.
Feb 7th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Fire & Police Commissioners to Become Publicly Accessible
Public phone numbers and email addresses being issued.
Feb 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Sexual Assault Bill Becomes Partisan Issue
Bipartisan bill ready to pass but gets hijacked by Republicans adding provisions on school choice, ICE.
Feb 5th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill to Impound Cars Costly for Cities
Republican bill could cost local governments $50 million per year and charge owners of autos that are stolen.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
GOP Lawmakers Push “Tougher on Crime” Legislation
Package of bills draws major criticism and concern from committee, citizens.
Jan 31st, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Hundreds Rally for Criminal Justice Reform
ACLU organized lobbying day calls for an end to policies that contribute to mass incarceration.
Jan 30th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Barrett, Hamilton Demand Probe of Leaked Police Video
Chief Morales says he didn’t leak it; mayor, council leader want investigation, find out who did.
Jan 29th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Morales Listening Session Gets Mixed Reviews
Police chief held session on North Side. Here’s the reaction of some attendees.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
40 Wendy’s, Fazzoli’s Restaurants Violated Law
US Department Of Labor issues fines for violating child labor law in Wisconsin, 8 other states.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
