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Assembly Advances Constitutional Amendment Banning Use of Race in Government Hiring
Supporters criticize DEI initiatives. Opponents say issue is manufactured.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Kirsten Johnson Aims to Restore Trust in Public Health
And bolster workforce. State DHS leader oversees nearly 6,000 employees.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
10 Guards, 900 Inmates; Staff Shortages Have Plagued State Prisons
Slowing operations to a crawl, as inmates escaped, prisons locked down.
Feb 4th, 2024 by Mario Koran / The New York Times / Wisconsin Watch and Justin Mayo / Big Local News
Legislators Raise Limits on Personal Property After Prisoner Denied Bible
Two Assembly Democrats oppose bill, saying it won't actually help prison inmates.
Jan 22nd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Board Gives Go-Ahead for Jail Audit
Policymakers authorize audit looking into cause of deaths at Milwaukee County Jail.
Jan 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Juvenile Justice Facility Construction Could Start in Spring
New facility in Milwaukee will keep county youth out of state juvenile prisons.
Jan 18th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Must Set Terms for Third Party Jail Audit
Supervisors will hear from county auditors on what is needed for the audit.
Jan 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Staffing Improves At Correctional Facilities
But still understaffed: County jail reaches 74% of full staffing level and CRC 83%.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
The Community a Lifeline for Current, Former Inmates
Milwaukee nonprofit does newsletters, videos and podcasts providing needed information.
Dec 17th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Should National Guard Be Sent to State’s Prisons?
Some advocates pushing Gov. Evers to use guards to relieve staffing shortage.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Wisconsin Prisons Quietly Reinstate Copays For Those With COVID-19 Symptoms
State has one of the highest prisoner copays in nation. DOC says it would suspend copays for outbreaks.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Jonah Beleckis
Gov. Evers Announces Easing of Restrictions At Two Prisons
Waupun, Green Bay prisons partially taken out of lockdown. Lawsuit alleges cruel and unusual punishment.
Nov 16th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
