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Gov. Evers Signs Executive Orders Restoring Commutations Process in Wisconsin

Evers to become first Wisconsin governor since former Gov. Thompson to issue commutations, announces first Commutation Advisory Board appointments

Gov. Evers Keeps Promise to Protect LGBTQ Youth, Again Vetoes Several Anti-LGBTQ BillsTargetingTransand Gender Nonconforming Kids

On International Transgender Day of Visibility, governor vetoes anti-trans bills surrounded by members of the LGBTQ community

Video Release of MPD Officer Involved Shooting

Ladies of SCI, Representatives Madison and Clancy Introduce Independent Oversight of Wisconsin Corrections System Through Office of Ombuds

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Nine Bills

MPD Officer Involved Shooting

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $205.7 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Virginia Hart Special Recognition and Outstanding Leadership Winners Announced

Gov. Evers, Doc Celebrate Completion Of Successful Reforms at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools

Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Announce New Blackout and Retro License Plate Designs Now Available for Wisconsin Drivers to Purchase

Much-anticipated plates are estimated to generate more than $25 million for the state’s transportation fund in the first three years

Representative Shelia Stubbs Testifies in Support of Affordable Personal Hygiene and Menstrual Products for Incarcerated Wisconsinites

Rep. Ryan Clancy and the Assembly’s Corrections Committee Hear Bills Improving Conditions in Wisconsin’s Jails and Prisons

Bills Require Free Quality Menstrual Products, Cap Hygiene Product Prices, Provide Funds to Purchase Products

Rep. Darrin Madison Applauds Fair Hearing for Legislation Improving Conditions in Jails and Prisons

2025 Wrap Up: Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

Oshkosh Sex Offender Indicted on Federal Child Sex Offenses

Rep. Ryan Clancy Announces Bills Addressing Inhumane Practices in Wisconsin Prisons and Jails

“Conditions of Confinement” Package Would Require Prison and Jail Access, Free Communications, Hot Showers, Access to Sunlight and Outdoors, Among Other Protections

Evers veto a win for violent offenders

State Building Commission Releases Funding Gov. Evers Requested to Revamp Corrections Facilities

More than $700 million approved for key state projects across UW System and corrections, among others

Gov. Evers Announces Evers Administration to Move Forward with Comprehensive Plans to Revamp Corrections Facilities

State Building Commission poised to take up key capital budget investments to move forward toward governor’s comprehensive plan announced earlier this year to revamp state’s correctional facilities

Gov. Evers, DOC Celebrate Successful Reforms at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools

Evers Administration reaches full compliance with consent decree after years of implementing dozens of reforms ordered by courts in the wake of Walker-era child abuse scandals

Representative Shelia Stubbs Votes Against Proposed State Budget

WEC Mails Postcards to Inactive Voters

Governor’s Interagency Council on Mental Health Seeks Public Input

Council is creating a statewide action plan to improve the mental health of Wisconsinites

Republican Lawmakers Poised to Gut Most Pro-Kid Budget in State History During 2025 the Year of the Kid

Republicans to reject middle-class tax cuts, property tax relief to prevent property tax increases statewide, plans to lower out-of-pocket costs for child care, medication, and household goods, measures to crack down on prescription price gouging and health insurance transparency, investments to improve kids’ reading and literacy outcomes, support for Wisconsin’s farmers and veterans, efforts to get harmful contaminants out of Wisconsinites’ water, statewide plans to improve public safety and keep kids and families safe, and measures to bolster high-need sectors of the workforce, among other key priorities

Illinois Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robberies

As Funding is Being Cut, the State Must Step Up

Gov. Evers Announces Historic Capital Budget Projected to Generate Over $7 Billion in Economic Activity and 37,000 Jobs Statewide

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves More Than $103 Million in Key Projects Across Wisconsin

Projects approved by Commission include 11 UW System projects, efforts to complete the Milwaukee Crime Lab, and stewardship property development funds

Gov. Evers Announces Comprehensive Corrections Reform Plan, Proposing Some of the Most Significant Facility and Capital Changes in Department of Corrections History

Governor announces sweeping reforms to improve public safety, reduce costs to taxpayers and recidivism, and support corrections staff

Milwaukee County Jail Censorship Enjoined

Rep. Jim Piwowarczyk Calls On Gov. Evers’ To Get Serious About Public Safety

Statement by state Rep. Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus), the Vice Chair of the Assembly’s Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee, on Gov. Evers’ State of the State address:

Statement on proposed ICE detention facility in the 9th Aldermanic District

Alderwoman Larresa Taylor January 14, 2025

Rep. Piwowarczyk Slams Gov. Evers for Creating New Wasteful Office of ‘Violence Prevention,’ Rather Than Supporting Cops

 

Gov. Evers Announces Building Commission Approves More Than $81 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin, Republican Members Delay Approval of Funding for Critical UW System Building Projects

Republican legislators delay the reallocation more than $70 million in building projects for UW System, continuing obstruction of critically needed projects

United States Justice Department Secures Agreement with Wisconsin Department of Corrections to Improve Communication Access for Incarcerated People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Corey P. Proulx

Evers Administration Requests Dodge County Sheriff’s Office Keep Investigation Open into Waupun Correctional Institution as Internal, Federal Investigations Continue

ov. Evers Directs DOC to Continue Ongoing Internal Investigations at WCI, Report Findings to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office for Further Investigation and Potential Charges  Governor further directs DOC to release internal investigations findings publicly

Supervisor Johnson Encourages Residents to Explore Department of Corrections Career Opportunities this Thursday

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Southeastern Wisconsin in Government Funding Legislation

Baldwin secured support for affordable housing, critical infrastructure, public safety, and more

Gov. Evers Keeps Promise to Protect LGBTQ Youth, Vetoes Anti-LGBTQ Bill Targeting Trans and Gender Nonconforming Kids

Gov. Evers Signs Legislation to Support Holocaust Education, Expand Emergency Detention and Urgent Crisis Care Facilities Statewide

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Law Enforcement, Public Safety Leaders in Government Funding Bill

Baldwin Brings Home Over $211 Million for Dozens of Wisconsin Projects

Gov. Evers Announces Carr Retiring After 40 Years in Public Service, Law Enforcement

Rep. Shelia Stubbs Celebrates Assembly Passage of AB 182

Relating to: Rental Readiness and AB 183-Relating to: Establishing and Operating Reentry Centers

UWM Alumni Association announces 2024 awardees

Gov. Evers Declares 2024 the Year of the Worker

Governor’s declaration builds on administration’s work to bolster state’s workforce in high-demand, high-need industries

2023 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2023 Accomplishments

DWD Equal Rights Case Portal Adopts MyWisconsin ID

Gov. Evers Keeps Promise to Protect LGBTQ Youth, Vetoes Bill Prohibiting Gender-Affirming Care in Wisconsin

Appleton Sex Offender Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Child Pornography Possession

Representative Clancy Responds to Governor Evers’ Statement on Conditions of Confinement

The changes announced by the Evers’ administration are only a first step

Finance Committee Approves Budget Amendment to Increase Correctional Officer Pay

Gov. Evers Proclaims October 17 “Rise Up for LGBTQ Youth Day”

Representative Shelia Stubbs, Member of the Legislative Council Study Committee on Increasing Offender Employment Opportunities, Testifies in Support of Assembly Bills 180, 181, 182, and 183

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $341.8 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 17 Bills

DWD Awarded $806,379 to Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities

Funds will bolster the state's Registered Apprenticeship and Certified Pre-Apprenticeship programs

WEC Mails Postcards to Inactive Voters

Milwaukee Police Department Addresses Our Officer’s Interaction with Bobbie Lou Schoeffling

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Two Bills

Gov. Evers Reacts to Republican Rejection of Historic Investment in State Infrastructure

Republicans again obstruct state infrastructure investments estimated to provide 45,000 family-supporting jobs, $6.8 billion in economic impact

Gov. Evers Announces Historic Proposed Long-Term Investments in State’s Infrastructure

Governor’s historic capital budget investments saves taxpayers nearly $1 billion, supports estimated nearly $7 billion in economic activity and 45,000 jobs

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Banning TikTok, Other Technologies from State-Issued Devices

Order directs technology division to prohibit use of certain technologies that could pose potential cybersecurity risks, threats to state

Juvenile Justice Facility rezoning hearing at ZND committee set for Tuesday

National Commission on Correctional Health Care Names Wisconsin Resource Center 2022 Facility of the Year

Award recognizes quality and innovation in resident care

Gov. Evers Announces Additional $2.7 Million Investment in Domestic Violence Programs and Emergency and Homelessness Shelter Services

Investment will help make additional services available for families and individuals at risk

More Members of Law Enforcement Endorse Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate

WATCH: Mandela Barnes’ Plans on Public Safety

Rep. Bowen Statement on New Type 1 Youth Facility Site Selection in Milwaukee

With Site Selection, Evers Administration and DOC Take First Major Step to Finally Close Lincoln Hills

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves $71 Million Projects Across Wisconsin

Projects include funding for the design of a new Wisconsin Historical Society Museum, new UW Madison Engineering Building, expansion of critical health care resources, and building improvements to improve safety, reduce energy usage and carbon emissions

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of former State Rep. Sheryl K. Albers-Anders

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 43 Bills

Gov. Evers Signs 10 Bills to Promote Public Safety, Support Crime Victims and Survivors

Gov. Evers Announces Additional Security Pay Program for State Employees

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 15 Bills

Building careers while incarcerated

Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant will bring new educational opportunities, workforce support to incarcerated individuals

Gov. Evers Announces Nearly $60 Million in Projects Aimed at Developing Long-Term Solutions to State’s Workforce Challenges

12 regional projects through Workforce Innovation Grants will help bolster Wisconsin workforce in counties across the state

Ascendium awards UW System’s Prison Education Initiative $150,000 grant

Gov. Evers Appoints Ronald Skallerud as Forest County Sheriff

Gov. Evers Announces Vaccine Clinics, Encourages State Workers and Families to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Vaccination is key to protecting employees and their families from Delta variant

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Bipartisan Policing Changes Legislation

Court Orders State to Allow Milwaukee Archdiocese Ability to Conduct Services in Correctional Facilities

WILL sued in May after state agency refused to permit religious volunteers from visiting inmates

Conversion therapy executive order in the best interest of Wisconsin youth

Joint statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson and Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa

Gov. Evers Announces Rainbow Pride Flag to be Flown Statewide in Celebration of Pride Month

Governor signs executive orders directing state agencies to use gender-neutral language, prohibiting use of state and federal funds for conversion therapy

Elections Commission to Discuss Suspected Voter Fraud Reports for 2020 and 2021 Elections

DWD Announces a New Resource for Wisconsinites: Apprenticeship Navigators

WILL, Milwaukee Archdiocese Sue WI Department of Corrections Over Unconstitutional Visitor Policy

DOC ignored WILL demand letter to revise policy that bars volunteer clergy from visiting inmates

Wisconsin Elections Commission Approves Biennial Mailing to Inactive Voters

Rep. Hintz Appoints Awais Khaleel to Wisconsin Ethics Commission

AFSCME Wisconsin Statement on Governor Evers’s Veto of SB 38

Senator Bradley Unveils Bill to Hold Repeat Criminals Accountable

BLOC Responds to Evers’ Budget Address

Gov. Evers Delivers 2021-23 Biennial Budget Message

Marquette University team receives $745,000 grant for Education Preparedness Program

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds Judiciary, Safety and General Services Committee Approval of Chantell Jewell as House of Correction Superintendent

Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Appoints Chantell Jewell as House of Correction Superintendent

Jewell would be the first Black Woman to lead the House of Correction

Erpenbach Applauds DHS Change in Health Care Benefits Policy for Incarcerated Individuals

Long-Sought change will help those in need of substance use recovery and treatment

Wisconsin Adopts Policy that Suspends Rather than Terminates Medicaid Coverage for Incarcerated Individuals

New policy will enable Medicaid-eligible individuals leaving jail or prison to have health care coverage immediately upon release

Taylor Measure Calling for Early Release of Wisconsin Inmates Adopted by Board