Immigration hearing and arrest data illustrate where new immigrants to Wisconsin originated, where they settled and how they’ve fared in immigration court.
Government & Politics
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A guide to understanding the debate over keeping voter rolls ‘clean’
The U.S. Justice Department’s demands for state records highlight the long-running struggle between improving election security and safeguarding voting rights.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Health and Wellness
What you need to know about changes to FoodShare (SNAP) and Medicaid
The budget reconciliation bill could change the requirements around accessing FoodShare and Medicaid.
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Wisconsin to compensate workers with disabilities for wrongfully denied unemployment claims
Thousands of workers could see relief after a judge struck down the state’s ban on unemployment insurance for Social Security Disability recipients.
Posted inCommunity, Government & Politics, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Federal government extends lease at downtown building used by ICE
The federal government has extended its lease for at least one year at a downtown field office used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Here are the Milwaukee street projects affected by federal funding cuts
Over $34 million in funds for the reconstruction of Sixth Street were rescinded as part of the Trump administration’s tax cut and spending bill in July, but several other major street projects are moving forward.
Posted inAsk Wisconsin Watch, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Does anyone actually get their record expunged in Wisconsin?
There aren’t official records on how many people have their crimes expunged, but one estimate puts it at 2,000 per year.
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Wisconsin to consider more electronic pollbook options, as in-house system faces limitations
Hundreds of municipalities use Badger Book, but big cities that adopt the technology would likely have to have their own support staff.
Posted inAsk Wisconsin Watch, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Why is Wisconsin’s prison system such a ‘mess,’ and what can be done to fix it?
Deteriorating prisons, truth-in-sentencing, Act 10: Reasons for problems abound, while solutions remain elusive.
Posted inAsk Wisconsin Watch, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
How do I get a video of a police shooting in Wisconsin?
The public can request video from police shooting cases under the state public records law, but they might have to pay a price — if there is any footage at all.