A bill to increase compensation for wrongfully convicted persons and allow them to seal court criminal records has raised concerns about its potential impact on the transparency of Wisconsin’s government and justice systems. The bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Gary Hebl, D-Sun Prairie, and Rep. Dale Kooyenga, R-Brookfield, would increase compensation for wrongfully convicted people from … Continue reading Fighting for a ‘fresh start’: Wrongful conviction compensation bill would seal court records