From WisPolitics … — The Dodge County sheriff today accused officials at the Waupun Correctional Institute of repeatedly ignoring proper procedures in the deaths of two inmates as nine people — including the outgoing warden — were charged with felonies.
Legislators Highlight Failed Evers Administration Leadership, Call for Better Oversight at State Prisons Contact: Rep. Born, (608) 237-9139Rep. Schraa, (608) 237-9153 Dodge County, WI – Representative Michael Schraa (R-Oshkosh), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Corrections, and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver
Madison, WI—Today, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference releasing additional details surrounding the deaths of four inmates at Waupun Correctional Institution (WCI). State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following statement: “For nearly six years, Governor Evers
MADISON – This afternoon, the Dodge County Sheriff’s department announced the arrests of 8 individuals, including the Warden of the Waupun Correctional Institution, in relation to four deaths of incarcerated people that have occurred at the facility in the past
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“I appreciate Sheriff Dale Schmidt’s action to hold Waupun’s warden and personnel accountable for the disastrous conditions at his prison. Waupun has seen preventable prison deaths, rampant drug and contraband dealing, and a year-long lockdown. The warden may have been
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced the Biodiversity Oversight Scaled-back And Fully Erased (BIOSAFE) Act, co-led by Congressman Tom Tiffany (R-WI). This bill will prevent the Biden Administration from forcing state and local wildlife conservationists to forego final
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Evers Administration is requesting the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office does not close its investigation into Waupun Correctional Institution (WCI) and instead is requesting the investigation remain open as the Wisconsin Department of Corrections’
Madison, Wis. – Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released their first round of endorsements for the Fall 2024 election. “For the health of Wisconsin families and communities, it is critical for our elected officials to represent the values of their constituents.
Madison, Wis. – The department has been in regular communication and collaboration with the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office throughout this process. We have cooperated fully with Dodge County’s investigation, and we will continue to do so as we also continue to fully
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) urged her colleagues to advance the Right to Contraception Act, legislation that would put into law Americans’ right to contraception. Americans’ access to contraception has been put in jeopardy since the Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the U.S. Senate will vote on the Right to Contraception Act, a Tammy Baldwin-backed bill which would protect the right of women across the country to access contraception. Meanwhile, Eric Hovde would let states ban certain forms of contraception and
The Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition released the following statement concerning the untimely passing of Gail Zeamer, a women’s health advocate and member of the Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition. Gail passed away on Sunday following a long battle with
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From WisPolitics … — The Dodge County sheriff today accused officials at the Waupun Correctional Institute of repeatedly ignoring proper procedures in the deaths of two inmates as nine people — including the outgoing warden — were charged with felonies. Sheriff Dale Schmidt said the state Department of Corrections refers
Legislators Highlight Failed Evers Administration Leadership, Call for Better Oversight at State Prisons Contact: Rep. Born, (608) 237-9139Rep. Schraa, (608) 237-9153 Dodge County, WI – Representative Michael Schraa (R-Oshkosh), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Corrections, and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam), Co-Chair of the state’s budget-writing committee, responded Wednesday to
Madison, WI—Today, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference releasing additional details surrounding the deaths of four inmates at Waupun Correctional Institution (WCI). State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following statement: “For nearly six years, Governor Evers has ignored the experts, the staff, and the taxpayers by
MADISON – This afternoon, the Dodge County Sheriff’s department announced the arrests of 8 individuals, including the Warden of the Waupun Correctional Institution, in relation to four deaths of incarcerated people that have occurred at the facility in the past months. Representative Clancy (D-19) issued the following statement: “Today’s announcement
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“I appreciate Sheriff Dale Schmidt’s action to hold Waupun’s warden and personnel accountable for the disastrous conditions at his prison. Waupun has seen preventable prison deaths, rampant drug and contraband dealing, and a year-long lockdown. The warden may have been arrested, but the buck doesn’t stop there. Tony Evers can’t
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced the Biodiversity Oversight Scaled-back And Fully Erased (BIOSAFE) Act, co-led by Congressman Tom Tiffany (R-WI). This bill will prevent the Biden Administration from forcing state and local wildlife conservationists to forego final authority on conservation decisions resulting in the prioritization of Washington’s
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Evers Administration is requesting the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office does not close its investigation into Waupun Correctional Institution (WCI) and instead is requesting the investigation remain open as the Wisconsin Department of Corrections’ (DOC) internal investigation and federal law enforcement investigations continue. The
Madison, Wis. – Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released their first round of endorsements for the Fall 2024 election. “For the health of Wisconsin families and communities, it is critical for our elected officials to represent the values of their constituents. Time and again people across the state have made it
Madison, Wis. – The department has been in regular communication and collaboration with the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office throughout this process. We have cooperated fully with Dodge County’s investigation, and we will continue to do so as we also continue to fully cooperate with the ongoing federal law enforcement investigation initiated at
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) urged her colleagues to advance the Right to Contraception Act, legislation that would put into law Americans’ right to contraception. Americans’ access to contraception has been put in jeopardy since the Supreme Court indicated it should reconsider the case, Griswold v. Connecticut, which first recognized
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the U.S. Senate will vote on the Right to Contraception Act, a Tammy Baldwin-backed bill which would protect the right of women across the country to access contraception. Meanwhile, Eric Hovde would let states ban certain forms of contraception and refuses to protect Wisconsinites’ reproductive freedoms. Hovde has supported and still supports the overtu…
The Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition released the following statement concerning the untimely passing of Gail Zeamer, a women’s health advocate and member of the Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition. Gail passed away on Sunday following a long battle with breast cancer. “Gail Zeamer was a champion for women’s health
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