POSTED: Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 at 10:20 am

BY: Jack Zemlicka, jack.zemlicka@wislawjournal.com

An update of outdated eligibility standards to qualify for a Wisconsin State Public Defender is one step closer to becoming a reality. Gov. Scott Walker’s 2011-13 budget proposal allocates about $10 million to support additional staff attorneys needed to accommodate the change. The money would cover salaries and benefits for 45 new positions, according to [...]