As we hope to gear up to raise the age of adult court jurisdiction to 18 in Wisconsin, this issue is attracting national attention as well. A recent item by CNN.com, titled States Rethink ‘Adult Time for Adult Crime’ highlights progress in Illinois and Connecticut as well as discussions going on in New York and North Carolina. Too often it is a tragic incident that finally garners the attention of the public, just as here in Wisconsin the recent arrest of a 13 year-old for allegedly killing his father has raised concerns about Wisconsin’s laws related to original court jurisdiction.
Taxes: Cuts for Working Families & Ensuring the Wealthiest Wisconsinites Pay What They Owe
Taxes are a critical way of providing the resources, infrastructure and services that increase quality of life for all Wisconsinites. They also play an important role in expanding opportunity and enhancing racial equity.
