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Sen. Taylor appointed to recidivism reduction committee
There are currently over 22,000 inmates incarcerated in Wisconsin prisons and over 66,000 individuals on probation or parole.
Jun 22nd, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Sen. Taylor proposes slavery ban
Bill would remove slavery from state constitution
Jun 16th, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Sen. Taylor calls for special session on juvenile corrections and more funding
In a letter dated today, Senator Taylor urged Governor Walker to call a special session of the Legislature to take up Senate Bills 803 and 804.
Apr 25th, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Chantia Lewis Praises Common Council Action to Close Milwaukee Sex Offender Ordinance Loophole
The Milwaukee Common Council took action to close the loophole by changing the Sex Offender Ordinance’s definition of residency.
Apr 16th, 2016 by Ald. Chantia Lewis
County Executive Refuses Once Again to Sign Domes Repair Resolution
Also Ethics Code and Sex Offender Resolutions
Mar 23rd, 2016 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
DOC audit needed to improve safety
“Taxpayers, correctional officers, children and families deserve better.”
Mar 9th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Rep. 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 Barnes
Sen. Taylor calls Litscher “secretary of cruel and unusual punishment”
Will the leopard will change its spots?
Feb 18th, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Shilling questions GOP obstruction on child abuse scandal
Dem leader troubled by withholding of public records
Feb 15th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Rep. 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 Barnes
Rep. 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 Shankland
