In Juvenile Justice in Wisconsin: What do we Really Know?, WCCF noted that the average daily population of youth held in juvenile correctional institutions declined by over 70 percent between 2000 and 2011. By being more strategic about who is incarcerated, developing strong community-based alternatives, and utilizing best practice research, counties across the state have succeeded in reducing reliance on expensive institutional care and using scare dollars more effectively.
Overwhelming Bipartisan Support for Coronavirus Aid Package, Just Not From Wisconsin
Congress has passed an emergency aid package that provides help directly to people affected by the coronavirus, as well as to states struggling to deal with the health and economic damage inflicted by the illness. The legislation received overwhelming bipartisan...