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Wisconsin’s prison population is heading toward a record high. Track the trend here.

Dept. of Corrections: Update: Escapee in custody

Jonathan Taylor fled Kenosha Correctional Center May 5 KENOSHA, Wis. – Jonathan Taylor, 31, a resident of the Kenosha Correctional Center (KCC), was arrested without incident in Ra...

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Report: Wisconsin spends between $4.5-$6B annually on criminal justice

(The Center Square) – Wisconsin was second in the Midwest and 12th among all states in per capita correctional spending, according to a new wide-ranging report on Wisconsin’s crimi...

State prison department argues it lacks the money for mother-child program behind bars

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is making progress on creating a program allowing incarcerated mothers who meet certain requirements to keep physical custody of their babie...

Aging prison population drives Wisconsin corrections costs

A new report shows Wisconsin’s aging prison population is increasing corrections costs, driven by longer sentences, OWI cases and violent crime trends. The post Aging prison popula...

Wisconsin women’s prisons 78% over capacity, nearing record

Wisconsin's women's prisons are 78% over capacity as the state's prison population nears an all-time high, forcing beds into gyms and cutting access to programs. The post Wisconsin...

Wisconsin DOJ ordered to release database of cops

A Dane County Circuit Court judge ordered the Wisconsin Department of Justice to release its list of about 16,000 law enforcement officers certified in the state.  The lawsuit was...

Report ‘cross-examines’ Wisconsin criminal justice system

Wisconsin spends less on law enforcement and on its judicial and legal systems than the majority of states, but it’s in the top 12 for spending on its prison and corrections system...

‘His life meant so much more’: Corrections awards honor Corey Proulx, standout staff

Wisconsin Department of Corrections Secretary Jared Hoy read the names of 10 prison and community corrections workers described as seriously injured in the line of duty in 2025.  “...

Weekly GOP radio address: Evers’ commutation plan puts criminals first

Dept. of Justice: Division of Criminal Investigation announces new Electronic Storage Detection canine

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is announcing a new DCI Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) canine named Granger. Grange...

UW sees first incarcerated bachelor’s degree graduates since 1975

This year’s college graduates include the first incarcerated students to be awarded bachelor’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin System in over 50 years, according to the Wi...

Advocates weigh in on upcoming review of prison code

Advocates for people incarcerated in Wisconsin prisons gave input for a planned update of the state prison code in a virtual hearing Monday afternoon.  The hearing gave members of...

Susan Stanton, Alvin Thomas and David Pate: Commuting Wisconsin life prison sentences needs reentry process

For prisoners who demonstrate rehabilitation and growth, new orders create an opportunity for a second chance. But more reforms are needed to ensure people who are released are not...

Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin emergency management release: State Emergency Operations Center update 6: April sev...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center continues to support response and recovery efforts after severe weather impacted the state last week. The State Emer...

Sherry Reams, Mark Rice, Joyce Ellwanger and Harlan Richards: Wisconsin clemency debate: Who deserves a second chance?

Wisconsin leaders are debating who in prison should qualify for clemency. A one-size-fits-all approach risks ignoring rehabilitation and growth with age.

U.S. Attorney Elgersma: La Crosse man sentenced to 12 years for sex trafficking a minor

MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Dwayne Davis, 31, La Crosse, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Ch...

Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Wisconsin begins offering occupational therapy compact privilege

Madison – Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary, Dan Hereth, announced this morning that Wisconsin is now offering Occupational Therapy (OT) and Occupatio...

Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities

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Evers restores prison commutation process in Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers restores Wisconsin’s prison commutation process after 30 years, creating a review board and new path for youth offenders. The post Evers restores prison commutation...

Gov. Evers: Signs executive orders restoring commutations process in Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two executive orders to reinstate Wisconsin’s process for issuing commutations, including creating a new Commutation Advisory Board. The gove...