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Warden, Eight Staff Charged in Inmate Deaths at Waupun Prison
'These people were not cared for,' said Dodge County Sheriff announcing charges.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Joe Schulz and Sarah LehrGOP Senate Hurts Evers’ Talent Searches
Difficult to find cabinet secretaries when Senate keeps firing governor's appointees.
May 20th, 2024 by Steven WaltersFuture of Lincoln Hills Remains In Limbo
Troubled youth prison needs to meet consent decree terms, or compliance monitoring will follow system to new facility.
Apr 12th, 2024 by Isiah HolmesMax Security Prison Under Federal Investigation After Drugs, Phones Discovered
Gov. Tony Evers requested Waupun investigation. Prison employees may have committed crimes.
Mar 8th, 2024 by Joe SchulzState Department of Corrections Secretary Retiring
Kevin Carr will step down March 8 after five years overseeing prisons.
Mar 3rd, 2024 by Sarah LehrGov. Evers Announces Carr Retiring After 40 Years in Public Service, Law Enforcement
Mar 1st, 2024 by Gov. Tony Evers
More Job Applications Coming In For Wisconsin’s Prisons
New class of correctional officers is largest in decades, but vacancies remain an issue.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Sarah LehrMATC Program Teaches Welding To Those Incarcerated
Certificate program provides job opportunities after release, pathway to full degree.
Aug 9th, 2023 by Devin BlakePush Underway For Better Care For Pregnant Inmates
Proposals, led by Sen. Lena Taylor, include banning shackling during labor.
Jul 30th, 2023 by Devin BlakeRepublicans Approve Gov. Evers’ Allocation of $32.6 Million More To Build Milwaukee Youth Prison
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 4th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneAudit Report Finds State Lags in Monitoring Parolees
But Wisconsin Department of Corrections disputes the findings.
Apr 10th, 2023 by Sarah LehrOne Third of State Prison Jobs Are Vacant
Legislative hearing discusses state corrections budget, pay hikes proposed by Gov. Evers.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Erik GunnMilwaukee Youth Prison Costs Grow 71%
Gov. Evers proposes additional $33 million for Lincoln Hills replacement.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Approves New Youth Prison in Milwaukee
Replacement for troubled Lincoln HIlls facility doesn't come without objections.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneNew Youth Prison Wins Key Endorsement
Despite objections from neighbors, zoning committee supports new facility on northwest side.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneNew Youth Prison Gains Plan Commission Approval
But some nearby residents oppose project, cite lack of area council member.
Dec 12th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneProblems, Staffing Shortages Still Plague Lincoln Hills
Despite efforts to improve conditions at state youth prison, not all is well.
Dec 10th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesNational Commission on Correctional Health Care Names Wisconsin Resource Center 2022 Facility of the Year
Award recognizes quality and innovation in resident care
Oct 24th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesLincoln Hills Faces Rising Population, Staff Shortage
State Department of Corrections looking to hire more staff at juvenile facility.
Sep 20th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesState Finance Committee Approves Funding For County Youth Justice Center
State Legislature follows through on juvenile justice plan passed back in 2018.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCouncil Gives First Approval to New Youth Prison Site
But promises substantial time remains for formal public comment.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneEvers Announces Milwaukee Site For Lincoln Hills Replacement
Replacement for troubled youth justice facility would be on city's northwest side.
Aug 9th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneLincoln Hills ‘Staffing Crisis’ Causing Confinement, Deteriorating Behaviors
New report finds worsening attitudes at troubled facility.
Jun 4th, 2022 by Rob MentzerGov. Evers Announces Additional Security Pay Program for State Employees
Mar 11th, 2022 by Gov. Tony Evers
State Prisons Will Resume In-Person Visits
Beginning March 1, due to declining COVID-19 rate, state DOC announces.
Feb 28th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesWill Lincoln Hills Youth Prison Finally Close?
And at what cost? Legislature debates the issue anew.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesBuilding careers while incarcerated
Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant will bring new educational opportunities, workforce support to incarcerated individuals
Jan 31st, 2022 by Wisconsin Economic Development CorporationCOVID-19 Cases In State Prisons Tripled in One Week
Department of Corrections suspends in-person visits, suspected of causing surge.
Jan 14th, 2022 by Danielle KaedingWarning Lights Flashing on Youth Justice?
Former county official warns that state's youth justice system is unsustainable, could lead to abuses.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Imprisons 1 in 36 Black Adults
State has the highest incarceration rate of Black residents in the country.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Clare AmariHigh Vaccination, Low COVID-19 in State Prisons
70% of people incarcerated in Wisconsin are vaccinated.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Laurel WhiteThe Pandemic Changed Ideas About Incarceration
COVID-19 forced jails to deal with overcrowding.
Jul 31st, 2021 by Robert Chappell and Shereen SiewertCOVID-19 Numbers at Zero in State Prisons
More than 96% of inmates agreed to vaccines, DOC statistics show.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Isiah HolmesCourt Orders State to Allow Milwaukee Archdiocese Ability to Conduct Services in Correctional Facilities
WILL sued in May after state agency refused to permit religious volunteers from visiting inmates
Jun 18th, 2021 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & LibertyState Prison Population Expected To Surge
Report projects a rise to pre-pandemic levels, rising from 19,377 inmates to 23,471 by 2023.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Gretchen SchuldtGOP Bill Jails More, Costs $1 Billion
Measure would re-imprison anyone who commits a crime while on extended supervision, parole, or probation.
Jun 6th, 2021 by Gretchen SchuldtWILL, Milwaukee Archdiocese Sue WI Department of Corrections Over Unconstitutional Visitor Policy
DOC ignored WILL demand letter to revise policy that bars volunteer clergy from visiting inmates
May 7th, 2021 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & LibertyReport Finds Improvements in Youth Prisons
Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake School report finds 36% reduction in use of force.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Isiah HolmesNew Therapy Used at Lincoln Hills
Officials cite progress at youth prison, but reformers say it should be closed.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Rob MentzerState’s Incarcerated Population Drops During Pandemic
Prisons and jails have more than one-third fewer inmates.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Corrinne HessActing Police Chief Offers Frank Views
"I’m a Black man first,” Norman tells panel. "I will not tolerate any explicit biases."
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Isiah HolmesAfter Prison, What Next?
How to handle the formerly incarcerated. Milwaukee town hall tackles the issue.
Feb 25th, 2021 by Isiah HolmesShould Waupun Prison Be Closed?
Two legislators say it may be time. Committee chair calls prison the "essence" of the city
Feb 14th, 2021 by Isiah HolmesState Prisons Badly Short of Staff
15% of staff positions in state unfilled, up to 40% at Waupun prison.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Danielle KaedingEvers Names 30 Equity Council Members
Governor’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion appointees include leaders from nonprofits, tribes, churches, community groups.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Catherine CapellaroRepresentative Stubbs Issues Statement Kicking Off Black History Month
Feb 1st, 2021 by State Rep. Shelia Stubbs
State Can’t Meet Deadline to Close Youth Prisons
Plan to close Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake and relocate youth now up in the air.
Dec 30th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCOVID-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 KaedingState Prisons Too Secretive About COVID-19
Department of Corrections took months to release numbers, still trying to hide information.
Nov 2nd, 2020 by Gretchen SchuldtCorrections Officials Reveal COVID-19 Deaths
5 deaths in first such report; 20% of state’s prison inmates have disease.
Nov 1st, 2020 by Danielle KaedingWisconsin Adopts Policy that Suspends Rather than Terminates Medicaid Coverage for Incarcerated Individuals
New policy will enable Medicaid-eligible individuals leaving jail or prison to have health care coverage immediately upon release
Oct 16th, 2020 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesCrowley Defers Youth Corrections Grant Until State Has Sustainable Plan
County wants the state to assure enough funding to build and maintain a new facility.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCOVID-19 Outbreak at Green Bay Prison
More than 250 inmates tested positive at the maximum-security prison.
Aug 29th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding213 Waupun Inmates Have COVID-19
18% of 1,181 inmates tested positive, along with 15 staff members at prison.
May 30th, 2020 by Danielle KaedingFear of COVID-19 in State’s Crowded Prisons
Despite reductions in overall population, overcrowded prisons remain a threat to inmate safety during the pandemic.
May 21st, 2020 by Parker SchorrACLU Suit Calls for Elderly Inmates Release
State ACLU leader calls state prisons a “ticking time bomb” on COVID-19 for elderly and vulnerable.
Apr 11th, 2020 by Isiah HolmesState Prisons Seek More Protective Gear
Corrections department also releases holds on 1,148 nonviolent misdemeanor offenders to reduce spread of disease.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding“Tougher On Crime” Bills Make No Sense
Sen. Jon Erpenbach blasts recent "Tougher on Crime" legislation. Argues for increased education funding.
Feb 21st, 2020 by State Sen. Jon ErpenbachGOP Underfunds Youth Corrections Plan
Republican legislators only approved funding for four out of six new youth corrections facilities.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Laurel WhiteSenate Democrats Offer 2020 Agenda
Shilling pushes homeless funding and closing dark store tax loophole.
Dec 24th, 2019 by Laurel WhiteSenate Fires State Agriculture Secretary
Every Republican votes not to approve Evers appointee Brad Pfaff.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Laurel WhiteGov. Evers Signs Executive Order #43 Recreating the Governor’s Juvenile Justice Commission
"I am excited to recreate the Juvenile Justice Commission as a space for discussing innovations and best practices that Wisconsin should adopt across the entire spectrum of the juvenile justice system."
Sep 4th, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversGov. Evers Signs Executive Order #41 Recreating the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Aug 23rd, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Evers Respects His Agency Leaders
Walker at times ignored cabinet, made decisions for his political career.
Aug 5th, 2019 by Steven WaltersThe Myth of Easy Prison Reform
It’s caused by misinformation about “non-violent offenders” and “crimeless revocations.”
Jul 26th, 2019 by George MitchellDrunk Driving On Rise for Corrections Staff?
State Corrections Secretary concerned about stress causing workers to abuse alcohol.
Jul 6th, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoyRules Violations Cause 40% of Prison Admissions
State figures show supervision violations, not new crimes, drive prison admissions.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Izabela ZaluskaEvers Faces Hurdles to Cutting Prisons
Governor promised to cut prison population by 50%, but has so far made no progress.
Jul 1st, 2019 by Izabela ZaluskaCarr Promises Criminal Justice Reform
“Just wait and see,” Corrections secretary says. But advocates are impatient for reform.
Apr 29th, 2019 by Elizabeth Dohms-HarterEvers Too Slow on Prison Reform?
His budget expands prisons, doesn’t offer much reform, critics charge.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Steven WaltersLegislators Resist Many Evers Proposals
GOP push back on minimum wage, water quality, corrections worker wages, unemployment compensation and more.
Apr 5th, 2019 by Laurel White6 Things to Know About Lincoln Hills
A primer on how state’s youth prisons will be changed. Or not.
Mar 22nd, 2019 by Allison DikanovicYouth Correctional Center Planned for North Side
State facility at 6600 N. Teutonia would replace troubled Lincoln Hills center.
Mar 18th, 2019 by Graham KilmerEvers Announces Youth Prison for City
To be located on Teutonia Ave. and Mill Rd. Research shows facility near home enhances outcomes.
Mar 13th, 2019 by Laurel WhiteGov. Evers Moves Forward on Plans to Close Lincoln Hills
"We are committed to getting kids out of Lincoln Hills and closer to home as soon as we safely and responsibly can."
Mar 12th, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversReport Shows How to Handle Youth Offenders
As county looks for local approach to replace Lincoln Hills, could learn from New York’s success.
Mar 7th, 2019 by Allison DikanovicEvers Wants Pay Hike for Corrections Officers
Aims to reduce staff shortage with more competitive pay.
Feb 21st, 2019 by Laurel WhiteSensenbrenner Announces 2019 Service Academy Nominations
"I am honored to nominate these outstanding young men and women to our nation’s service academies."
Jan 30th, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Jim SensenbrennerState Rep. David Bowen Applauds New Governor Evers Visit to Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake
Highlights the contrast with leadership of the past
Jan 14th, 2019 by State Rep. David BowenEvers Embraces Expertise
Hiring talented people, appointing expert advisors, who knew you could govern that way?
Dec 20th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyGovernor-elect Evers Announces Key Cabinet Appointments
"I’ve said all along that my goal is to build a Wisconsin where people come together to invest in a brighter future for everyone..."
Dec 19th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers