Last night, a review committee tasked with the construction of a new county jail received a virtual tour of what the new facility would look like. The jail was initially approved by the County Board in 2017, with a budget of $76 million, to build four floors on top of the current Public Safety Building. […]
Republicans Increase Car Theft Penalties, Resources
Motor vehicle thefts in Wisconsin have dropped from their most recent peak in 2015, but Republican lawmakers are calling for stronger penalties and greater resources to combat an apparent upward trend. One bill in the State Assembly would establish a mandatory minimum penalty of 30 days in jail for vehicle theft or fleeing an officer. Another […]
