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Problems Persist at Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake
Juvenile prisons have lower population but still badly understaffed, with safety concerns.
May 24th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesDid Act 10 Fuel Prison Staffing Crisis?
Union officer says staff turnover began rising after collective bargaining rights were curtailed.
May 13th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesState Prisons Face Staffing Crisis
State prisons have staff attrition rates as high as 40%.
May 12th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesEvers Signs Legislation Funding Lincoln Hills Replacement
New state-run facility is first step in neglected juvenile corrections reform.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Graham KilmerState 11th Worst in Disenfranchising Black Felons
One in nine Black adults in Wisconsin can’t vote. Unique parole policies a key reason.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyState Youth Corrections Failures Hit Home
County detention center overcrowded. Judges have few options. Less money for prevention.
Mar 21st, 2022 by Graham KilmerNew Youth Detention Facility Clears State Budget Committee
$42 million for a state facility to replace Lincoln Hills passes Joint Finance Committee.
Mar 3rd, 2022 by Christine HatfieldFessahaye Leaving For Chief Human Resources Job At UWM
With the city since Jan. 2021, HR director will become associate vice chancellor at UWM.
Mar 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneRepublicans Restrict Right To Vote
Ramming through 5 bills making it harder to vote and hog tying nonpartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission.
Mar 1st, 2022 by Matt RothschildState Prisons Will Resume In-Person Visits
Beginning March 1, due to declining COVID-19 rate, state DOC announces.
Feb 28th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesAssembly Approves Funds for Lincoln Hills Replacement
Troubled youth prison was supposed to be closed by now.
Feb 25th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonSenate Votes 33-0 To Fund Youth Prison
Also passes bills to restrict teaching race, limit safety net, allow higher bail.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson