Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Bipartisan Bill Expands Alternatives to Prison for People with Mental Illness

'It works because you don’t see repeat involvement in the criminal justice system.'

Bill Gives Milwaukee More Leeway to Impound Recklessly Driven Cars

Proposal passed Assembly, Senate okay likely. Will police use expanded authority?

Assembly Republicans Signal Openness To Closing State’s Second-Oldest Prison

Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed plan to close maximum security Green Bay Correctional Institution.

‘First of its Kind in Wisconsin’ Collaboration Will Support Disabled Incarcerated Youth

'Break the cycle' program aims to help youth reentering society.

Advocates Want An Ombudsman For Wisconsin’s Prisons, The State Has Other Plans

Department of Corrections pursuing outside contractor. Lawmakers could complicate both options.

Following Counselor Death, Staff, Family Plead for Help At Lincoln Hills 

Counselor's family tells Senate death could have been prevented and state failed.

When politics take precedent over priorities, the people suffer

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland June 26, 2025

Making our streets safer must be a priority, and the time to act is now

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland June 10, 2025

The work to make our streets safer moves forward

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland April 15, 2025

Sen. Hesselbein Announces Senate Democrats’ Committee Assignments

Senator Agard Testifies In Favor of Prohibiting Unsolicited Lewd Images

WILL Hires Kyle Koenen to be Policy Director Koenen brings extensive legislative experience to WILL policy team

Koenen brings extensive legislative experience to WILL policy team