Wisconsin Justice Initiative
Arrested at 14, Still in Jail at 40
Kenneth Gray has served 25 years for reckless homicide. Is that long enough?
Mar 28th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
County Criminal Pot Convictions Down 94% Since 2010
But little change in rest of state, with huge racial gap in arrests, convictions.
Mar 28th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
State Must Release Sex Offender Data
Supreme Court rules for defense lawyer who argues DOC has overstated how often offenders commit future crimes.
Mar 14th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Experts Say Voting Could Be Easier
Report finds Wisconsin trails some states in assuring access to voting.
Mar 14th, 2021 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Bill Allows Testimony Via Video, Phone
Opponents say it violates defendants’ right to confront witnesses against them.
Mar 7th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Evers Proposes $45.8 Million for Milwaukee Juvenile Facility
County looks to build local facility, stop sending juveniles to Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Kegel vs. Roth for Circuit Court Branch 3
Two attorneys running for vacant seat answer questions.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Bill Gives Pay Parity to Public Defenders
Legislature okays 10% merit raise so state public defenders get same pay as prosecutors.
Feb 23rd, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
48 Justice-Related Proposals by Evers
Budget plan packed with proposed changes to state system of justice.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Bill Blocks Vaccine Priority for Inmates
Rep Wangaard seeks to correct ‘mistake’ by Gov. Evers.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
County Supervisors Back $1 Pot Penalty
8 board members push plan slashing $500 penalty for possession.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Court Rules for Patients on Medical Records
State appeals court says companies cannot overcharge for copies of medical records.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
