A high-profile security breach sparked outrage over jail tablets in Milwaukee County, but Shannon Ross argues the backlash ignores their role in supporting communication, education and successful reentry.
Jeff Bauer
Jeff Bauer joined Wisconsin Watch as a digital editor and producer in August 2023. He previously was a digital editor for Madison.com and Lee Enterprises and was a copy editor at the Cap Times in Madison, Wisconsin. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
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Posted inGovernment & Politics
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Posted inHealth and Wellness
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Posted inGovernment & Politics
What to know about the US Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s mail ballot restrictions
A majority of justices said a lower court’s stay was premature, but legal and practical obstacles could still make it hard to put in place for November.
Posted inOpinion: Community Voices
Opinion: Your Right to Know: Campaign finance site a big improvement
The state of Wisconsin should be lauded for trying to make campaign finance information — famously a shadowy process with plenty of loopholes — more accessible to the public.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Amid USPS delays, Wisconsin officials tell voters to mail their ballots ASAP as voters sue for more options
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Posted inCommunity
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Posted inOpinion: Community Voices
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As Wisconsin embarks on a new commutation process, Shannon Ross calls on elected leaders to put data, accountability and public safety ahead of politics.