By Sarah Lehr | Wisconsin Public Radio State senators heard testimony this week on a bill that could result in higher bail for thousands of people who are
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Ald. Juliana Bennett will introduce a resolution Tuesday directing staff to pursue an experimental closure of the 400 to 600 blocks of the street.
The city s Downtown Coordinating Committee has informally recommended a pilot program with the details expected to be introduced in a resolution to the City Council as soon as July 11.
The Office of the State of Public Defender for the state of Wisconsin says the salary increase for public defenders passed by the Joint Finance Committee in May will help address the shortage. But now, time and recruiting will play important roles in solving the issue.