by Patrick Hughes | Jun 7, 2020 | Features
Policymakers will need to look to reforms to address overcrowding issues By Patrick Hughes for the Badger Institute Severe, impending budget woes brought about by the Covid-19 crisis, limited ability to borrow money and a prison population that will begin to rise...
by Patrick Hughes | Apr 22, 2020 | Features
Move would stress support and health care systems throughout the state By Patrick Hughes for the Badger Institute A Wisconsin prisoner advocacy group recently asked Gov. Tony Evers to take action to prevent inmate deaths from COVID-19. One recommendation was...
by Patrick Hughes | Apr 1, 2020 | Features
Home detention one option for helping prevent virus’ spread while maintianing public safety By Patrick Hughes for the Badger Institute Wisconsin sheriffs’ flexible approach to managing the spread of COVID-19 is a better model than the rigid statewide...