Deteriorating prisons, truth-in-sentencing, Act 10: Reasons for problems abound, while solutions remain elusive.
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Posted inCriminal justice
‘The vacation turned into a nightmare’: Wisconsin asylum seeker detained in unprecedented wave of courthouse arrests
Three years ago, a brother and sister crossed the border days apart and asked for asylum. Now she has a green card and he’s in an ICE prison.
Posted inHealth and Wellness
We don’t talk about DEI: Wisconsin hospital systems are quietly removing diversity language
After President Donald Trump threatened to pull back federal funding, SSM Health, Aurora Health and UW Health changed their websites.
Posted inAsk Wisconsin Watch, 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.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Wisconsin, once a leader in childhood vaccinations, now a leader in vaccine skepticism
Personal conviction waivers have increased by four times over the past 30 years.