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High Vaccination, Low COVID-19 in State Prisons
70% of people incarcerated in Wisconsin are vaccinated.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Laurel White
The Pandemic Changed Ideas About Incarceration
COVID-19 forced jails to deal with overcrowding.
Jul 31st, 2021 by Robert Chappell and Shereen Siewert
COVID-19 Numbers at Zero in State Prisons
More than 96% of inmates agreed to vaccines, DOC statistics show.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
High Court Ruling Restricts Expungements
Decision puts expungement of criminal records “further out of the reach," dissent charges.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
State Prison Population Expected To Surge
Report projects a rise to pre-pandemic levels, rising from 19,377 inmates to 23,471 by 2023.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
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
