Casey Hoff: Building more prisons will not reduce crime in Wisconsin

To make our communities safer and reduce recidivism, we must not automatically and reflexively just “build more prisons.” To be sure, some people have committed crimes that necessitate prison sentences. But for many others, probation and alternative-to-incarceration programs are excellent options because they can effectively hold people accountable, reform them into productive citizens again, and help to reduce an enormous burden on taxpayers.

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TUE PM Update: Walker to introduce school safety package by March 20

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker plans to introduce a comprehensive school safety package by March 20. The guv announced late last week he would seek to pass legislation addressing school safety after a school shooting in Florida that left 17 dead. Walker spokeswoman Amy

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Casey Hoff: Building more prisons will not reduce crime in Wisconsin

To make our communities safer and reduce recidivism, we must not automatically and reflexively just “build more prisons.” To be sure, some people have committed crimes that necessitate prison sentences. But for many others, probation and alternative-to-incarceration programs are excellent options because they can effectively hold people accountable, reform them into productive citizens again, and help to reduce an enormous burden on taxpayers.

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TUE News Summary: Marquette Law School Poll results; DACA protests; Ryan concerned about Trump’s tariff plan

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** March 8: WisPolitics Luncheon with Kathleen Vinehout Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Thursday March 8 with Sen. Kathleen Vinehout about her bid for the Democratic nomination to run against GOP Gov. Scott Walker. Check-in and lunch

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