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Governor pardons point to necessary prison reform

Gov. Evers' pardons shows need for significant changes to Wisconsin’s justice system
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New Dane County Jail Consolidation Project does more harm than good

Dane County Sheriff proposes new jail building to solve prison overpopulation, but presents more issues for jail reform
City of Madison

Dane County Board supports $10 million in 2022 budget for behavioral health crisis center

Facility will help divert people from criminal justice system, Dane County webpage says
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Study finds overwhelming racial disparities in Wisconsin judicial system

Data suggests overt discrimination in courts, leading to overincarceration of people of color
State of Wisconsin

Biden pushes $1.9T COVID-19 relief package during visit to Wisconsin

Wisconsin is Biden's first official trip as president
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Prison Crisis: Treatment of Wisconsin prisoners during pandemic calls for drastic prison reform

With two prisoners dead from COVID-19, secrecy from Department of Corrections, criminal justice reform is needed now more than ever
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Legalization of marijuana will promote racial progress in criminal justice system

Wisconsin bill to decriminalize marijuana could address racial disparities in incarceration rates, reduce effect of mandatory minimums
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Redefining purpose, redirecting progress in the criminal justice system

As Dane County takes steps to reduce jail population, divert youth offenders, efforts to implement positive change are clear
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Battling mental health behind bars: Inmates deserve autonomy over their mental healthcare

Decision to allow prisons to involuntarily medicate inmates subverts prisoners' personal autonomy, liberty
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A crucial lifeline, Wisconsin’s jails are overcharging for detainee phone calls

Overcharging for phone calls from jail disproportionately impacts low-income citizens, perpetuates inequality in criminal justice system
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