Bureau of Prisons suspends operations at a minimum-security …
Dec 6, 2024 · The Federal Bureau of Prisons is closing a women’s prison and other facilities “after years of abuse and decay,” the Associated Press has reported.The bureau is suspending operations at a minimum-security satellite camp in Wisconsin.
Environmental group criticizes We Energies utility rate hikes
Nov 13, 2024 · Environmental groups are decrying increases in We Energies utility rates for customers in Wisconsin, and reliance on fossil fuels.
Ahead of budget fight, UW system administration releases report …
Dec 3, 2024 · The Universities of Wisconsin Administration released a third-party report on its finances Monday, announcing plans for how it can better and more efficiently support the state’s public universities as the system faces declining enrollment and increased scrutiny from Republican lawmakers.. The report’s release comes after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said that the system’s $855 million ...
Wisconsin DOJ receives $7M for substance abuse treatment
Dec 9, 2024 · The Wisconsin Department of Justice has been awarded a $7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to increase access to substance abuse treatment, the agency announced Friday.
Wisconsin in-person early voting opens Tuesday
Oct 22, 2024 · Early in-person voting for the November election opens Tuesday for Wisconsin voters. Hours and locations for casting an early vote are set locally by municipal clerks.
Department of Corrections, reform advocates pursue different …
Oct 23, 2024 · The Wisconsin Examiner’s Criminal Justice Reporting Project shines a light on incarceration, law enforcement and criminal justice issues with support from the Public Welfare Foundation
Election denialism has staying power even after Trump’s win
Nov 27, 2024 · In Pennsylvania, Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey refused to concede defeat until last Thursday, two weeks after The Associated Press called the race for Republican challenger David McCormick. Casey lost by fewer than 16,000 votes, less than half a percentage point.. Casey said he wanted to see the results of an automatic recount and various court cases filed on his behalf, but Republicans ...
Artificial Intelligence study committee considers potential ...
Dec 6, 2024 · Committee co-chair Sen. Julian Bradley noted that many of the issues discussed will need continued discussion from lawmakers and members of the public in the future as AI continues to develop and become a bigger part of Wisconsinites’ lives.
Senate leaders announce next session’s Joint Finance Committee …
Dec 4, 2024 · Wisconsin Senate leaders announced their members of the Joint Finance Committee for next session Wednesday, including three Republicans new to the committee.
Wisconsin Elections Commission approves presidential recount …
Nov 1, 2024 · The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) approved communication to election clerks Friday to help prepare them for a potential recount of presidential election results in Wisconsin.