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Some ‘Tougher on Crime’ Bills Passed
Gov. Evers vetoed most, but signed a few.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Federal Grant Funds New Opioid Program
County has state's highest rates of deaths and hospital visits related to opioid addiction.
Mar 4th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Vetoes “Tougher on Crime” Bills
Republican bills increased some criminal penalties, would have meant more incarceration.
Feb 29th, 2020 by Laurel White
“Tougher On Crime” Bills Make No Sense
Sen. Jon Erpenbach blasts recent "Tougher on Crime" legislation. Argues for increased education funding.
Feb 21st, 2020 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Controversial “Tougher on Crime” Bills Pass
Two parties split over the future of criminal justice. Democrats assail GOP for "fear mongering" legislation.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
GOP Underfunds Youth Corrections Plan
Republican legislators only approved funding for four out of six new youth corrections facilities.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Laurel White
Fight Looms Over Tough-on-Crime Bills
Republican bills would jail more people. Democrats resist, align themselves with Trump.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Q&A With Circuit Court Candidates Part Two
Blomme, Dedinsky and Whitney make their case for election to Branch 5. Part Two
Jan 24th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Wisconsin Jail Population Rising
Rise attributed to opioid epidemic and state bail laws.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer and Keegan Kyle
Will Lincoln Hills Ever Be Closed?
Republicans refuse to meet and vote on amount of funding for replacement facilities.
Dec 10th, 2019 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
How to Get a Criminal Record Expunged
It’s complicated, but can be done under certain circumstances within Wisconsin law.
Dec 5th, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Seeking an RX for Rising Drug Prices
Governor’s task force brings business, consumers, Republicans and Democrats to the table
Nov 21st, 2019 by Erik Gunn
