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DOC audit needed to improve safety
“Taxpayers, correctional officers, children and families deserve better.”
Mar 9th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingRep. Barnes Calls for AG Schimel to Investigate Walker Cover-Up of Systemic Abuses at State Facility
“Media reports have revealed that Governor Walker and his top aides knew about the serious allegations at Lincoln Hills for four whole years...”
Feb 22nd, 2016 by Lt. Gov. Mandela BarnesSen. Taylor calls Litscher “secretary of cruel and unusual punishment”
Will the leopard will change its spots?
Feb 18th, 2016 by State Sen. Lena TaylorShilling questions GOP obstruction on child abuse scandal
Dem leader troubled by withholding of public records
Feb 15th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingRep. Barnes Statement on Walker’s DOC Secretary Resignation
“It is time for Governor Walker to own up to his failures, apologize for the harm he caused our youth and families, and provide real solutions to the long-standing problems within our corrections system.”
Feb 12th, 2016 by Lt. Gov. Mandela BarnesRep. Shankland Responds to Ed Wall’s Resignation from Secretary of DOC
“While the governor seems to have a refined ability to casually brush off scandal after scandal associated with his administration, the mismanagement within our correctional system needs to be addressed immediately.”
Feb 12th, 2016 by Katrina ShanklandWalker Administration and Republican Legislators Must Also Be Held Accountable for Corrections Crisis
Assembly Democrats Request Audit of Department of Corrections
Feb 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter BarcaShilling statement on Sec. Wall resignation
“I am appalled by the latest revelations of child abuse and sexual assault that occurred in Gov. Walker’s Department of Corrections.”
Feb 12th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingGovernor Scott Walker Announces Appointment of New Department of Corrections Secretary
"Jon Litscher has gained valuable experience by serving in numerous roles throughout his career, including various positions in state government."
Feb 12th, 2016 by Gov. Scott WalkerGovernor Scott Walker Highlights Initiatives in State of the State Address
“The mental health of the people of Wisconsin is just as important as their physical health.”
Jan 19th, 2016 by Gov. Scott WalkerErpenbach Calls for Corrections Reforms Immediately
Currently seeking co-sponsors, Erpenbach and other authors of the proposals expect introduction of the bills next week.
Jan 6th, 2016 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach