Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Assembly Republicans Signal Openness To Closing State’s Second-Oldest Prison

Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed plan to close maximum security Green Bay Correctional Institution.

‘First of its Kind in Wisconsin’ Collaboration Will Support Disabled Incarcerated Youth

'Break the cycle' program aims to help youth reentering society.

Advocates Want An Ombudsman For Wisconsin’s Prisons, The State Has Other Plans

Department of Corrections pursuing outside contractor. Lawmakers could complicate both options.

Following Counselor Death, Staff, Family Plead for Help At Lincoln Hills 

Counselor's family tells Senate death could have been prevented and state failed.

Lawmakers Grill Wisconsin Prison Officials Over Safety, Employee Death at Youth Facility

The eight-hour public hearing followed the death of a Lincoln Hills employee.

Inmate Death Charges Reignite Charge To Close Wisconsin’s Oldest Prison

9 Waupun Correctional Institution staffers are accused of causing inmate deaths

The work to make our streets safer moves forward

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland April 15, 2025

Sen. Hesselbein Announces Senate Democrats’ Committee Assignments

Senator Agard Testifies In Favor of Prohibiting Unsolicited Lewd Images

WILL Hires Kyle Koenen to be Policy Director Koenen brings extensive legislative experience to WILL policy team

Koenen brings extensive legislative experience to WILL policy team

AG Kaul Supports Legislation to Provide Benefits to Survivors of Fallen Officers

"Thank you to the members of the legislature who are working to advance this legislation."

Bill Outlawing Sexual Contact While In Custody Moves Forward

"In an ideal world, we would not need to create a law that makes it illegal for a member of law enforcement to have sex with a person in their custody and completely at their mercy."