Dane County Sheriff, DA propose $24 million increase for jail renovation budget

At a meeting Monday, Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett and District Attorney Ismael Ozanne spoke in support of a $24 million increase to the Jail Consolidation Project’s budget. Barrett cited a need for criminal justice reform in his argument for the additional funding, according to the Wisconsin State Journal. Barrett said many former inmates feel … Continue reading Dane County Sheriff, DA propose $24 million increase for jail renovation budget