A new county dashboard provides data on youths who are in secured care. The data is meant to be useful to family, politicians and the community in general.
Ryan Clancy
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In Milwaukee primary, left-wing incumbent faces party-line challenger
Rep. Ryan Clancy, D-Milwaukee, is being challenged by Jarrod Anderson in the Democratic primary race to represent Wisconsin’s 19th Assembly District.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Board of Supervisors will decide fate of report about deaths in Milwaukee County Jail
After a 14-month span during which six people died in custody at the Milwaukee County jail, the Board of Supervisors on Monday will decide whether to formally accept a report from the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office that explains policies and procedures at the jail.
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Groups demand answers after 4 deaths at Milwaukee County Jail
Safety advocates say Milwaukee County Sheriff Denita Ball refuses to engage with them about conditions at the Milwaukee County Jail.
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Two years in, Milwaukee County’s ‘right to shelter’ initiative gets mixed reviews
Housing advocates say they have seen some strides but more needs to be done two years after Milwaukee County supervisors declared a “right to shelter” for all residents.
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Milwaukee County supervisors split on community participation in addressing housing crisis
A vote on a subcommittee to allow more community involvement in addressing housing inequities reveals a split board.