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Lawmakers debate parole board transparency bill
Wisconsin's embattled parole commission would be forced to open up meetings and post its decisions online under a plan two Republican legislators laid out Wednesday.
Wisconsin lawmakers to consider parole transparency bill
Wisconsin lawmakers were set to take public comments Wednesday on a Republican-authored bill that would force the state's embattled parole commission to abide by open meetings laws and post its decisions online.
Michels wants changes to Wisconsin parole system
Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels said Monday that he doesn't want to pause all paroles, but he does want to appoint a chair of the Wisconsin Parole Commission whose goal will not be reducing the prison population.
Evers challenged to stop all inmate paroles (UPDATE)
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels called Monday on Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to halt all paroles in the state, even though a governor can't unilaterally order them to stop and some paroles are mandated by law.
Evers vetoes Tougher on Crime bills, approves OWI sentencing changes
Gov. Tony Evers vetoed four bills in the Republican-backed "Tougher on Crime" bill package on Friday. The measures aimed to impose tougher sanctions and sentences on criminals, including making it easier to revoke extended supervision, parole or probation for people charged with a crime.
Man won’t get new sentence in death of Manitowoc officer
A man who was convicted of killing a Manitowoc police officer when he was a teenager has had his request for a new sentence denied.
ON THE DEFENSIVE: The case for ‘good time’ on extended supervision
For more than 15 years, Wisconsin courts have operated under the “truth in sentencing” model.
Parole denied for man convicted in 1992 death of co-worker
The state Parole Commission is denying parole for one of the five men who remain incarcerated for killing a paper mill co-worker in 1992.
Report: Paroles of inmates plummet under Walker
The number of inmates being granted release from prison by the Wisconsin Parole Commission has plummeted under Gov. Scott Walker, according to a report published Sunday.
Assembly OKs parolee sanctions bill
The Wisconsin Assembly has approved a bill that would create a formal system of short-term sanctions for convicts who violate parole or probation.
Mom convicted in ’57 death is denied parole
A Sheboygan woman who pleaded no contest in February to killing her baby more than 50 years ago has been denied parole.
Senate approves bill allowing parolee searches
State lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill allowing police officers to search a parolee they reasonably suspect has committed or is about to commit a crime.
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