Public Safety
America Needs “Red Flag Laws”
Laws would allow judges to prohibit a person from having or buying firearms in certain circumstances.
Aug 8th, 2019 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
State Leaders Divided Over Gun Laws
In the aftermath of mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Democrats push for "red flag" laws, Republicans balk.
Aug 7th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Marijuana Can Lead to Deportation for Immigrants
Even in areas where it's legal, can cause problems for immigrants.
Aug 6th, 2019 by Ting-Chia Kan, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Hands-Free Phone Law Being Pushed in Wisconsin
An activist from Minnesota that lost his daughter to distracted driving is behind the push.
Aug 6th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Traffic Deaths at a Five Year Low
Deaths down 17 percent compared to 2018.
Aug 5th, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Church Removes Banner of Accused Child Rapist
After weeks of controversy and city order, south-side church takes banner down.
Aug 3rd, 2019 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
GOP Suit Slaps Kaul on Lame Duck Laws
AG contests lawsuit, calling it “attempt to undermine public safety in Wisconsin.”
Aug 2nd, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
How Parole Rules Help Fill State’s Prisons
Average parole time far longer in Wisconsin; system returns many parolees to prison.
Jul 31st, 2019 by Barbara Miner and Dr. Robert Smith, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Why the Weekend of Fatal Overdoses?
14 drug overdose deaths in Milwaukee County. Bad batch of drugs suspected.
Jul 31st, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
About Those Good Guys With a Gun
Cop killer Jordan Fricke is the latest case undermining that theory.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
85% of County’s Pot Cases Arrest Blacks
And 95% were men. Dane County arrests are even more disproportionate racially.
Jul 29th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
How Evers Should Reform Criminal Justice
More pardons and commutations and ending solitary confinement would be a good start.
Jul 28th, 2019 by Sam Williams
