Wisconsin Examiner
Right Wing Group Pushes Prison Reform
State can’t afford new prison, Badger Institute notes, so policymakers should look to reforms used by other states.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Democrats Offer Major Police Reform Plan
Baldwin, Moore, Pocan push bill stressing transparency, accountability, banning chokeholds, racial profiling.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Robin Bravender, Wisconsin Examiner
‘The Three’ Protest Targets Wauwatosa Cop
Grieving families say one Tosa officer involved in three fatal shooting in five years.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Pocan Wants Uniform National Police Standards
Bill includes standard for use of force, de-escalation techniques, pursuit practices.
Jun 8th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
State, City Elected Officials Call for Police Reform
Activists, Alders, lawmakers and the governor are calling for policy changes.
Jun 5th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Calls For Action to Dismantle ‘Systemic Racism’
Governor says, "We must use this dark moment to begin to be an example for the rest of the nation."
Jun 5th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
UW System Wants To Borrow for Pandemic Costs
President Ray Cross asks legislature to convene a special session.
Jun 4th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Democrat Appointed Chair of State Elections Commission
Ann Jacobs will lead commission as it wrestles with election policy during a pandemic.
Jun 4th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Could Floyd’s Killing Lead to State Reform?
Evers calls for long-delayed bill on deadly use of force by police to be taken up by Legislature.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Joins Phone Call With Trump
President urges governors "to get tougher” with protestors. Evers says nothing.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Foxconn Audit Delayed Two Months
Company claims it earned a subsidy for employees hired and capital expenditures, state still analyzing data.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Appoints Three New UW Regents
Effective immediately, will help shift direction of UW System policies.
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
