The GOP rejected Gov. Tony Evers’ $325 million budget proposal, but Republicans have yet to detail their own vision for fixing a broken system.
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Posted inPublic Safety & Criminal Justice
Rapid deportation push leaves immigrant families in the dark
The pace of the Trump administration’s crackdown and lack of transparency have disoriented affected families and overwhelmed immigration attorneys.
Posted inPublic Safety & Criminal Justice
Wisconsin rarely grants compassionate release as aging, ailing prisoners stress systems
Increased use of compassionate release could ease costs and crowding with minimal risks to public safety, experts say. But it remains off limits to many prisoners.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Health and Wellness
Legal loopholes in Wisconsin cannabis laws leave consumers vulnerable
A year after the Famous Yeti’s THC pizza incident, the state doesn’t have laws regulating THC in food preparation.
Posted inCommunity, Government & Politics
What you need to know about immigration trends in Wisconsin
Immigration hearing and arrest data illustrate where new immigrants to Wisconsin originated, where they settled and how they’ve fared in immigration court.
Posted inCommunity, Government & Politics
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 inCommunity, Inside the NNS Newsroom
Help shape our immigration reporting
Introducing Paul Kiefer, who will report on immigration issues during a yearlong fellowship.
Posted inEducation
Wisconsin colleges vow to keep supporting Hispanic students despite federal funding cuts
The Department of Education announced it’s ending grant programs that help fund minority-serving colleges, including 600-plus Hispanic-serving institutions.
Posted inCommunity
Ditching cars for rail, Wisconsin Amtrak passengers find accessibility
“I’ll take this any day,” says one traveler who found solace on the train from Milwaukee to Chicago — a key route for the state’s Amtrak expansion.
Posted inPublic Safety & Criminal Justice
Camp Reunite helps kids connect with their incarcerated parents
A unique camp offers welcoming space for Wisconsin prisoners to spend time with their children, but stigma and other barriers limit its reach.