Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Proposal to Criminalize Tire Dumping Gets Senate Hearing

Public Hearing Held on Bills to Improve Health, Hygiene in Wisconsin Correctional Facilities

Bill Protecting Homeless Citizens From Predatory Drug Dealers Receives Senate Hearing

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

AG Kaul Supports Legislation to Provide Benefits to Survivors of Fallen Officers

"Thank you to the members of the legislature who are working to advance this legislation."

Bill Outlawing Sexual Contact While In Custody Moves Forward

"In an ideal world, we would not need to create a law that makes it illegal for a member of law enforcement to have sex with a person in their custody and completely at their mercy."

Realities of Anti-Shackling Bill Evoke Emotion

Shackling is the practice of using chains to restrain pregnant women, during labor and after delivery.

Senator Taylor Pushes Juvenile Corrections Reform

"I’ve been calling for something to be done about Lincoln Hills for years."

Bill to Limit Shackling of Incarcerated Women during Labor and Childbirth Passes Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

SB 393 would restrict shackling of incarcerated women during labor and childbirth.

Parole Troubles Continue as GOP Judiciary Members Confirm Gabler

"I am disappointed that my GOP colleagues voted to confirm Mr. Gabler."

Representative Subeck Testifies on Bill to Limit Shackling of Incarcerated Women during Labor and Childbirth

"We must put an end to this inhumane practice."

State Senate Committee to Consider ‘Riot’ Legislation

Vaguely Written Bills Have Clear Purpose: Intimidate and Silence Peaceful Protesters

Bill to Limit Shackling of Women in Labor Gets Public Hearing

"Shackling women who are giving birth is cruel, dangerous, and rarely necessary."

Sen. Taylor stands with 91% of Wisconsinites and against GOP repeal of training and permits for conceal carry gun owners

GOP legislators seemed determined to move forward regardless of the will of the people.

NRA-backed bill threatens school safety

"It is unfortunate that Republicans continue to side with gun lobbyists at the expense of our children’s safety"

Methamphetamine Abuse in Wisconsin Expands 250 Percent

Wisconsin DOJ, FBI, DEA, and Marshfield Clinic Brief Legislators

Sen. Lena Taylor to hold Thursday Town Hall Forum

State Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) will hold a Town Hall Forum tomorrow night to engage constituents on community issues as well as legislation