Department of Corrections

WI Supreme Court Okays Corrections Officers’ Class Action Suit Over Pay

5-2 decision backs workers in wage case against state Department of Corrections.

Budget Committee Funds Corrections Far Below What Evers Wanted

Democrats say budget won't fix, reform state prison system as needed.

Prison Reform Advocates Push for Corrections Ombudsperson

Seeking a GOP sponsor for bill, but 'nobody’s willing to stick their neck out.'

New Legislators Sponsor ‘Wish List’ Bills

You'd be surprised by the range of ideas and proposals by Capitol newcomers.

Vendor Failure Means Wisconsin Inmates Can’t Buy Food, Other Items

Company part of conglomerate that runs dysfunctional prison phone system.

‘Deliberate Indifference’ Caused Waupun Inmate’s Death, Suit Charges

Donald Maier's family sues WI Department of Corrections for wrongful death.

WEC Mails Postcards to Inactive Voters

Governor’s Interagency Council on Mental Health Seeks Public Input

Council is creating a statewide action plan to improve the mental health of Wisconsinites

Republican Lawmakers Poised to Gut Most Pro-Kid Budget in State History During 2025 the Year of the Kid

Republicans to reject middle-class tax cuts, property tax relief to prevent property tax increases statewide, plans to lower out-of-pocket costs for child care, medication, and household goods, measures to crack down on prescription price gouging and health insurance transparency, investments to improve kids’ reading and literacy outcomes, support for Wisconsin’s farmers and veterans, efforts to get harmful contaminants out of Wisconsinites’ water, statewide plans to improve public safety and keep kids and families safe, and measures to bolster high-need sectors of the workforce, among other key priorities

Illinois Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robberies

As Funding is Being Cut, the State Must Step Up

Gov. Evers Announces Historic Capital Budget Projected to Generate Over $7 Billion in Economic Activity and 37,000 Jobs Statewide