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New Wisconsin Law Targets Overdose Risk After Prison Release

New Wisconsin Law Targets Overdose Risk After Prison Release

State will seek a federal waiver to cover treatment and meds for eligible people 90 days before release.

Advocates Ask Evers To Issue First Commutations In a Quarter Century

Advocates Ask Evers To Issue First Commutations In a Quarter Century

Evers ran for office promising to reduce Wisconsin’s prison population, but population is now growing.

Criminal Justice Reform Advocates Blast ‘Lack of Urgency’ in Closing Green Bay Prison

Criminal Justice Reform Advocates Blast ‘Lack of Urgency’ in Closing Green Bay Prison

Budget signed by Evers called for max security facility to close, but governor removed deadline.

Many Issues Raised At Evers’ Budget Listening Session

Many Issues Raised At Evers’ Budget Listening Session

Concerns include housing costs, prison reform and 'humanitarian crisis' for refugees.