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Can We Please Discuss Criminal Justice Reform?
Democratic legislators plead with Republicans, who cut off any attempt to discuss reforms.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
GOP Bill Jails More, Costs $1 Billion
Measure would re-imprison anyone who commits a crime while on extended supervision, parole, or probation.
Jun 6th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Nearly Half of State’s Prison Population Vaccinated
Despite incarcerated people becoming eligible early on, vaccinations lagged in prisons.
May 26th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Bill Allows Billboard Ads To Hire Corrections Workers
State law currently doesn’t allows this, but legislators cite need for more staff.
May 19th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
State Bolsters Apprenticeship Program
DWD using federal grant to grow program, help address state’s shortage of skilled workers.
May 15th, 2021 by John Davis
Bill Would Expand Law Enforcement Drone Use
Bill covers corrections facilities, but one sheriff said it would help protest surveillance.
Apr 30th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Report Finds Improvements in Youth Prisons
Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School report finds 36% reduction in use of force.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
New Therapy Used at Lincoln Hills
Officials cite progress at youth prison, but reformers say it should be closed.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
State Bonding to Help Finance Alabama Prisons
Questions about Wisconsin’s Public Finance Authority and proposed private prisons blasted as a 'golden gulag.’
Apr 18th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Evers, Advocates Discuss Justice System Reform, Legalizing Pot
Evers budget includes major reforms and legalizing medical and recreational marijuana.
Apr 17th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
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
State’s Incarcerated Population Drops During Pandemic
Prisons and jails have more than one-third fewer inmates.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
