Assembly Committee on Corrections
On May 2, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Corrections will hold a public hearing on Clearinghouse Rule 24-003: security in Type 1 secured correctional facilities.
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Newsmakers: Crime and Law Enforcement as Election Issues
Recent data shows violent crime rates are going down throughout Wisconsin and across the nation, but law enforcement is dealing with other day-to-day challenges, keeping crime and public safety a top of mind issue in the upcoming election. Joining WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers on April 29, 2024, are two current police chiefs representing different regions of our […]
Newsmakers: Crime and Law Enforcement as Election Issues
Recent data shows violent crime rates are going down throughout Wisconsin and across the nation, but law enforcement is dealing with other day-to-day challenges, keeping crime and public safety a top of mind issue in the upcoming election. Joining WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers on April 29, 2024, are two current police chiefs representing different regions of our […]
Village of Allouez Roundtable Discussion
On April 23, 2024, the Village of Allouez held a roundtable discussion at the State Capitol next week to gather information on the closure of Green Bay Correctional Institution. Village President Jim Rafter, lawmakers, government officials, family members of inmates, reform advocates, and former guards have all been invited to attend. Speakers: Brown County Sheriff […]
Governor's Pardon Advisory Board – Part 2
On April 12, 2024, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board held two hearings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 2 with the following applicants: 1:00 to 2:30 pm: Mark Protzman Darrell Howes Amanda Honeysett Janie Ocejo Robert Harris Jr. Randall Bagley Richard Zimmerman LaTeasha Brown Brian McClyman Jacquelynne Thomas
Governor's Pardon Advisory Board – Part 1
On April 12, 2024, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board held two hearings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 1 with the following applicants: 8:30 to 10:00 am: Jessica Uhe Michael Robinson Sammy Thompson Fenon Muhammad Donald Quayle Dwayne Gresser Timothy Lasco Ricky Witek Ryan Metzenbauer 10:00 to 11:30 am: Antonius Ally Jered Glass […]
Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
On April 10, 2024, the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety held a public hearing on Clearinghouse Rule 24-003 relating to security in type 1 secured correctional facilities.
Governor's Pardon Advisory Board – Part 2
On March 15, 2024, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board held two hearings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 2 with the following applicants: 1:00 to 2:30 pm: Christopher Words Michael Burton Daniel Crownhart Eric Schroeder Kyle Timm Bryan Leach Eboni Bell Venita Willingham Simona Johnson Bradley Sack
Governor's Pardon Advisory Board – Part 1
On March 15, 2024, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board held two hearings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 1 with the following applicants: 8:30 to 10:00 am: Kyle Rozner Steven Wierzba Brad Crook Kim Koterman James Evert John Steinhoff Aretha Shumpert Lashonda Murphy Kip Kolich 10:00 to 11:30 am: Noah Sprenger Matthew Knight […]
Wisconsin State Senate Floor Session
On March 12, 2024, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: SB 172: establishing and operating community reentry centers; SB 374: Wisconsin and Minnesota income tax reciprocity; SB 525: tinting windows on government-owned vehicles; SB 616: a sales tax exemption for road-building equipment; SB 667: domestic asset protection trusts; SB 791: […]
Wisconsin's Day of Empathy at the Capitol
On March 7, 2024, Wisconsin’s Day of Empathy was held at the State Capitol to address issues within the criminal justice system along with changes to supervision which include probation, parole and extended supervision. Panelists include: Representative Drake, Representative Schraa, Carl Fields – Director of Community Engagement at The Hospitality Center, JenAnn Bauer and moderator […]