Public Safety
MPS Creates School-to-Prison Pipeline?
New report says system’s high black suspension rate among causes of problem.
May 1st, 2018 by Dean Bibens, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
State Has Lowest Appointed Lawyer Fee
50th in nation for pay to court appointed defense lawyers. Eau Claire judge calls for change.
Apr 30th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Whites Just 9% of County Pot Arrests
Blacks are 25% of county residents but were 86% of all marijuana arrests in last two years.
Apr 25th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Why Fire-Police Chief Was Axed
FPC botched police chief search and nice guy Mayor Barrett decided to get tough.
Apr 24th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Attorney Fees Challenge Ashland County
Most lawyers won’t work for $40 per hour, some came from La Crosse, 250 miles away.
Apr 23rd, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Why Student Activists Did 50 Mile March
Issue was gun control but the inspiration was 1960s Selma to Montgomery march.
Apr 20th, 2018 by Will Kenneally, WisContext
State Bar Backs Pay Hike for Appointed Lawyers
Hourly fee for court appointed lawyers so low they can lose money on cases.
Apr 19th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Low Lawyer Fees a “Constitutional Crisis”?
Judge says defendants wait in jail because attorneys won’t work for state pay of $40 hour.
Apr 16th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Will Robert Lee Stinson Get Justice?
DNA exonerated him of murder after 24 years in jail, appeals court okays wrongful conviction suit.
Apr 12th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Harassment Victims Lack Supportive Services
Local survey found 68% of women workers sexually harassed. Experts say help needed.
Apr 10th, 2018 by Elizabeth Baker, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
MPD Traffic Citations Hit Minorities Heavily
Whites issued just 13% of traffic citations by Milwaukee Police in 2017.
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
New Youth-Led Court Getting Launched
Will handle teens’ municipal violations, help to reduce drivers license suspensions.
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Rachel Kubik, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
