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MADISON – Today, Representative Ryan Clancy (D-19), Senator Chris Larson (D-7), and Representative Darrin Madison (D-10) stood with a diverse group of coaliti

Wisconsin Democratic lawmakers want to virtually eliminate the use of cash bail, clashing with Republicans who support a proposed constitutional amendment to make it harder for people to get out

Democrats in the Wisconsin Legislature have introduced a proposal to almost completely eliminate cash bail, replacing it with a risk assessment system.

Schools that experience a high number of crimes would have to hire police officers and station them in their buildings with weapons under a Republican-authored bill the state Assembly passed Tuesday.

Tlomak would succeed Brian Peterson, who left the office last year as it dealt with understaffing, growing caseloads and a deteriorating building.

Gov. Tony Evers has announced his intention to create a Statewide Right to Counsel, which will provide no-cost legal representation for Wisconsin residents facing eviction.

Gov. Tony Evers has proposed millions of dollars in support for affordable housing, tenant legal aid and other housing needs statewide.

“The people in charge really don’t care,” said Carrie Steiner, a former cop turned psychologist. “I think that’s exactly how Chicago police officers feel.”

Democrats say an audit would only bog down effort to modernize the department and fix issues they say should have been addressed sooner.

The issue has plagued the Department of Safety and Professional Services as professional workers wait in limbo to gain licenses they need to work.