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Bill Gives Pay Parity to Public Defenders
Legislature okays 10% merit raise so state public defenders get same pay as prosecutors.
Feb 23rd, 2021 by Gretchen SchuldtCoalition of Health Care, Advocates, Criminal Justice Partners Issue Recommendations to Reform State’s Crisis Mental Health Response
February 11, 2021
Feb 11th, 2021 by Josh KaulCOVID-19 Surging in State Prisons
More than 1,700 staff and one-third of all inmates have tested positive. Loved ones struggle to get information.
Nov 25th, 2020 by Danielle KaedingSchwantes for Judge campaign announces first 100 endorsements from community leaders
Endorsers including Rep. Evan Goyke, six judges and more than 80 local attorneys
Aug 6th, 2020 by Travis SchwantesWill Senate Act on Assembly-Passed Bills?
160 bills passed by Assembly haven’t gotten consideration by state Senate.
Apr 27th, 2020 by Steven WaltersLegislators May Hike Public Defenders Pay
Plan would more closely align state public defenders’ pay with that of state prosecutors.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Laurel WhiteBill Would Increase Public Defender Pay
Bipartisan legislation funds merit based pay increases for public defenders.
Sep 27th, 2019 by Danielle KaedingGov. Evers Signs Executive Order #41 Recreating the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Aug 23rd, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
AG Kaul Advocates for Crime Labs; Invites Legislators to Tour
"Failing to adequately fund the crime labs can result in backlogs and delay justice."
Mar 28th, 2019 by Josh KaulGOP Legislators Back Pay Hike for Lawyers
Hourly fee for private attorneys taking public defender cases would rise from $40 to $70.
Feb 20th, 2019 by Shawn JohnsonCourts Jail the Poor, Rich Go Free
Judges question constitutionality of system jailing poor defendants for inability to pay bail.
Jan 21st, 2019 by Emily HamerEvers Embraces Expertise
Hiring talented people, appointing expert advisors, who knew you could govern that way?
Dec 20th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyEvers Has Many Advisers
And they are being asked to take on a huge agenda of possible reforms.
Dec 17th, 2018 by Steven WaltersGovernor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Policy Advisory Council
"We have to start prioritizing people, not prisons."
Dec 10th, 2018 by Gov. Tony EversPublic Defenders Group Backs Higher Lawyer Fees
List of attorneys in state willing to defend indigent clients declines 16% in last five years.
May 3rd, 2018 by Gretchen SchuldtJudge Paul Rifelj gains endorsement of more Milwaukee judges and dozens of attorneys
As the first public defender appointed to the bench in many years, Rifelj is earning support from across the legal and political spectrum.
Dec 29th, 2015 by Paul Rifelj