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48 Justice-Related Proposals by Evers

48 Justice-Related Proposals by Evers

Budget plan packed with proposed changes to state system of justice.

COVID-19 Infects Half of State Inmates

COVID-19 Infects Half of State Inmates

Five times the overall state rate; 10,786 prison inmates, 2,153 staff infected.

Should Waupun Prison Be Closed?

Should Waupun Prison Be Closed?

Two legislators say it may be time. Committee chair calls prison the "essence" of the city

State Prisons Badly Short of Staff

State Prisons Badly Short of Staff

15% of staff positions in state unfilled, up to 40% at Waupun prison.

Op Ed: Republican COVID Callousness
Op Ed

Republican COVID Callousness

Legislators wrong to criticize inmates getting the vaccine when prison infection rates are so high.

Evers Names 30 Equity Council Members

Evers Names 30 Equity Council Members

Governor’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion appointees include leaders from nonprofits, tribes, churches, community groups.

The State of Politics: How Thompson Is Handling Legislators
The State of Politics

How Thompson Is Handling Legislators

Former governor warned by Legislature not to include tuition hike in UW System budget.

Court Watch: High Court Upholds Gun Possession Ban for Felons
Court Watch

High Court Upholds Gun Possession Ban for Felons

But state research used to push for this criticized in Supreme Court decision.

State Expands Eligibility for Vaccination

State Expands Eligibility for Vaccination

Proposal for next phase expands eligibility for vaccines to nearly half the population.

Disability Community Demands Better Voting Access

Disability Community Demands Better Voting Access

Current system and election laws make accessibility difficult to guarantee.

Can State Rescue Youth Corrections Plan?

Can State Rescue Youth Corrections Plan?

Rep. Evan Goyke thinks the failure of the state's plan can lead to creative reforms.

Disputes Over Who to Give Vaccine Slow Process

Disputes Over Who to Give Vaccine Slow Process

State panel hashes out who should be next in line, while some say they can't wait.

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