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The State of Politics: Legislature Could Pass Several Budgets
The State of Politics

Legislature Could Pass Several Budgets

Uncertainty over federal funds could make usual all-inclusive budget impossible.

Apr 21st, 2025 by Steven Walters
GOP Lawmakers Question Budget Requests by UW System, State Prisons

GOP Lawmakers Question Budget Requests by UW System, State Prisons

Joint Finance Committee grills leaders of each about requests for increased funding.

Apr 2nd, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
What Exactly Does The Department of Public Instruction Do?

What Exactly Does The Department of Public Instruction Do?

The Underly-Kinser race has brought great attention to a department few understand.

Mar 28th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Michigan Has Turned Prisons Into Vocational Villages

Michigan Has Turned Prisons Into Vocational Villages

Gov. Evers wants to do the same in Wisconsin. How do they work?

Mar 27th, 2025 by Mackenzie Krumme
Shredding of Mail by Wisconsin Prisons Worries Legal Advocates

Shredding of Mail by Wisconsin Prisons Worries Legal Advocates

Attorneys concerned about confidentiality, delays and missing documents.

Mar 24th, 2025 by Andrew Kennard and Frank Zufall
GOP Bill Could Send Thousands of Wisconsin Residents Back To Prison

GOP Bill Could Send Thousands of Wisconsin Residents Back To Prison

Sponsors say changes to the revocation process would target repeat offenders.

Mar 20th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Should State Corrections Workers Be Paid for Pre- and Post-Shift Tasks?

Should State Corrections Workers Be Paid for Pre- and Post-Shift Tasks?

Workers seek class action status in Wisconsin Supreme Court case.

Mar 17th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
MKE County: Two Key Issues Driving County’s Poor Budget Picture
MKE County

This content is only for members Two Key Issues Driving County’s Poor Budget Picture

County projects to have $47 million deficit in 2026, but it already faces a 2025 deficit.

Mar 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Judge Orders Wisconsin Prison System to Provide Program for Moms and Babies

Judge Orders Wisconsin Prison System to Provide Program for Moms and Babies

1991 law requires this for incarcerated woman who are pregnant or have babies.

Mar 1st, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Evers Budget Removes State Senate Power to Block His Political Appointees

Evers Budget Removes State Senate Power to Block His Political Appointees

His attempt to overturn lame duck laws passed in 2018 criticized by Republicans.

Feb 26th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Evers Wants Ombudsperson to Oversee Wisconsin Prison System

Evers Wants Ombudsperson to Oversee Wisconsin Prison System

19 states have one. If funded, office would investigate complaints involving the prisons.

Feb 25th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
The State of Politics: Prison Reforms Impact Many Legislators
The State of Politics

Prison Reforms Impact Many Legislators

One-third of all districts affected. Evers 'take it or leave it' plan likely to get lots of discussion and review.

Feb 24th, 2025 by Steven Walters
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