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Walker 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 Barca
Shilling 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 Shilling
Governor 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 Walker
Governor 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 Walker
Erpenbach 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
Rep. Barnes and Rep. Goyke Statement on Visit to Lincoln Hills School for Boys and Copper Lake School for Girls Facility
“Unfortunately, it has come to state and federal investigations to showcase how yet another piece of our state has spiraled out of control under the watch of Gov. Walker and legislative Republicans,” said Rep. Barnes.
Dec 22nd, 2015 by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes
Rep. Bowen calls for local alternatives for Milwaukee youth at Lincoln Hills
“As more details emerge regarding the situation at Lincoln Hills, it is disturbing to learn of children under the watch of Governor Walker’s Department of Corrections allegedly enduring physical and sexual abuse...”
Dec 17th, 2015 by State Rep. David Bowen
Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats call for hearing about correctional facility safety
"We were alarmed to learn of very serious allegations of abuse at Lincoln Hills through the media," the letter reads.
Dec 16th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Statement on investigation into Gov. Walker’s Dept. of Corrections
“Years of Republican budget cuts, forced overtime policies and limits on workplace safety have created major problems at Wisconsin’s correctional institutions."
Dec 8th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Obama right on ban the box
Yesterday at a visit to a halfway house, President Barack Obama called on Congress to pass bipartisan legislation currently pending in Congress to ban the box on job applications
Nov 3rd, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Governor Scott Walker Releases Statement on Recruitment and Retention Reforms
Governor Scott Walker today released the following statement regarding recruitment and retention reform legislation to be introduced by Senator Roger Roth and Representative Jim Steineke
Sep 24th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Appoints Milwaukee County Judge
Throughout her career, Havas has distinguished herself as a leader in the legal community.
Aug 24th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
