Content referencing Rebecca Aubart
Evers Wants Ombudsperson to Oversee Wisconsin Prison System
19 states have one. If funded, office would investigate complaints involving the prisons.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Sarah LehrEvers’ Prison Plan Receives Mixed Reviews
Lawmakers divided on $500 million plan, but local officials, advocacy groups like it.
Feb 21st, 2025 by WPR StaffDemocrats Now Have Even Less Power on Assembly Committees
They gained 10 seats in Assembly, but Vos gives them lower percentage on committees.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Baylor SpearsAdvocates Want An Ombudsman For Wisconsin’s Prisons, The State Has Other Plans
Department of Corrections pursuing outside contractor. Lawmakers could complicate both options.
Oct 23rd, 2024 by Andrew KennardShould Wisconsin Prisons Have Independent Oversight?
19 states have a prison ombudsman. Oversight could improve prisons, reduce lawsuits.
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Mario Koran‘Kickbacks’ Crackdown Will Save Inmates Money on Jail Phone Calls
FCC cracks down on add-on fees, 'kickbacks' to jails and prisons.
Aug 6th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr