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GOP Bill To Limit John Doe Cases Against Police Passes Legislature

GOP Bill To Limit John Doe Cases Against Police Passes Legislature

Officers involved in shootings can currently face charges from judges after prosecutors decline.

Police Like GOP’s John Doe Bill, Victims’ Advocates Don’t

Police Like GOP’s John Doe Bill, Victims’ Advocates Don’t

Proposal seeks to end investigations into officers who claim to have killed someone in self defense.

Bowen Introduces Package of Policing Bills

Bowen Introduces Package of Policing Bills

The Milwaukee representative introduced a slate of legislation titled "Enough is Enough."

Honoring Limbaugh But Not Black History

Honoring Limbaugh But Not Black History

Republican legislators back resolution to honor Rush, resist celebrating Black History Month.

Your Right to Know: More Online Access to Public Records Needed
Your Right to Know

More Online Access to Public Records Needed

In the age of pandemic, local and state government departments should routinely create online copies of records.

Op Ed: The George Floyds of Wisconsin
Op Ed

The George Floyds of Wisconsin

11 Black men, one Latino male killed by police in last decade in state. When will it end?

Statement from the Milwaukee Bucks
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Statement from the Milwaukee Bucks

 

Riots in Kenosha After Police Shooting

Riots in Kenosha After Police Shooting

Black man, Jacob Blake shot in the back multiple times; Evers demands action, state probe launched.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Kenosha Shooting
How Does Police Accountability Work in Wisconsin?

How Does Police Accountability Work in Wisconsin?

Union contracts and oversight boards makeup the infrastructure for oversight.

Legislature Unlikely to Respond to BLM Movement Soon

Legislature Unlikely to Respond to BLM Movement Soon

Republican controlled state legislature shows no signs of convening to respond to the growing movement for police reform.

Evers Calls For Action to Dismantle ‘Systemic Racism’

Evers Calls For Action to Dismantle ‘Systemic Racism’

Governor says, "We must use this dark moment to begin to be an example for the rest of the nation."

Could Floyd’s Killing Lead to State Reform?

Could Floyd’s Killing Lead to State Reform?

Evers calls for long-delayed bill on deadly use of force by police to be taken up by Legislature.

Gov. Evers: We Must Confront Society’s Comfort with Racism
Statement from Senator Erpenbach on Nationwide Protests: Black Lives Matter
Local Leaders Demand Clarke’s Removal

Local Leaders Demand Clarke’s Removal

Legislators, community leaders call on Gov. Walker to remove sheriff from office.

No Winners in Tony Robinson Tragedy, But There is a Way Forward
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No Winners in Tony Robinson Tragedy, But There is a Way Forward

Yesterday, Tony’s family settled a lawsuit against the city for $3.35 million.

Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson Announces Call to Action Regarding Recent Unarmed Victims of Police Shootings
Tony Robinson 1 year later
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Tony Robinson 1 year later

It has been one year since Tony Robinson was killed.