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Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Commutations are back. Here’s what incarcerated people and their loved ones should know.
For the first time in decades, Wisconsin prisoners will be able to apply to have their sentences commuted, Gov. Tony Evers announced. Wisconsin Watch talked to three experts about how prisoners and their families can learn more and prepare.
Posted inCommunity
‘Language lost. Culture lost’: In Milwaukee, a race to keep Rohingya language alive in exile
After ethnic cleansing in Myanmar scattered Rohingya communities, a grassroots effort in Milwaukee is testing whether teaching the language in written form can help it survive — and whether families will choose to pass it on.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Wisconsin takes millions from foster kids and their parents — even as both parties say it should stop
State Republicans and Democrats want authorities to stop collecting child support and Social Security payments intended for foster kids. Why haven’t they changed the law?
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Steady arrests, shifting targets: Explore latest data on ICE activity across Wisconsin
Scroll through maps and data to explore where ICE is making arrests in Wisconsin — and how patterns are shifting.
Posted inCommunity
Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election, expanding liberal majority
Taylor defeated conservative Judge Maria Lazar in the race to replace outgoing Justice Rebecca Bradley.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Can you tour long-term care facilities without an appointment?
Walk-in visits are often allowed and recommended before enrolling at a long-term care facility. Here’s what experts advise.
Posted inCommunity
Immigration to Wisconsin plunges, yet still fuels nearly half of population growth
As fewer immigrants arrived, 21 Wisconsin counties lost population. Seven more would have declined without immigration.
Posted inCommunity
Wisconsin Supreme Court debate highlights sharp contrast between candidates on abortion, judicial philosophies
In their only debate before Tuesday’s election, judges Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor sought to paint the other as extreme.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
What to know about hospice and palliative care in Wisconsin
Families should ask detailed questions about coverage, staffing and provider relationships when navigating end-of-life care options, experts say.